Away for 5 months in 2006

At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to:

Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics.
Accept money for answers that you provide.
Communicate privately with other members (PM).
See fewer ads.

Sign Up!

Answer this Question

Ask about Taxes

Ask about another Subject

PDA

karanhg

Jan 31, 2007, 01:16 PM

HI,

I have been on a H1-B visa since Oct 05. During 2006 I was in India on work from the end of May until the 13th or so of October. What tax form do i need to file for this year?

AtlantaTaxExpert

Jan 31, 2007, 02:56 PM

What was your visa status throughout 2006?

Are you married?

karanhg

Feb 1, 2007, 06:41 AM

I am single...was on H1 through 2006
I think i qualify as a resident this year...not sure. If a resident can i claim the deductions of 3200 and 5100?

AtlantaTaxExpert

Feb 1, 2007, 10:46 AM

Yes, you qualify as a resident alien. Your visit to India is irrelevent to the visa status.

Yes, you CAN claim the deductions of $3,300 and $5,150.

karanhg

Feb 1, 2007, 11:10 AM

Great thanks..

So what forms do i need to file for Federal?
Also, i have been in NYC since i started working...What form for state tax this yr since I am a resident alien?

AtlantaTaxExpert

Feb 1, 2007, 04:48 PM

For NY, IT-201,

For federal, Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.

karanhg

Feb 2, 2007, 08:29 AM

Hi...one last thing
So thats 1040 + either 1040A or 1040-EZ?

AtlantaTaxExpert

Feb 2, 2007, 09:04 PM

One of the three.