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    Mar 21, 2006, 06:51 PM
    F1-OPT tax form?
    Hi,

    I was in F1 status upto: sep 31st, 2005. My OPT( Optional Practical Training) started in Oct 2005. Since Oct 2005 I have been working as a contractor.

    So , Can anyone please tell me what tax form I need to file
    1040 (or) 1040NR ?

    Waiting for the reply,
    Santosh.
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    Mar 21, 2006, 10:10 PM
    Santosh:

    You will need to file Form 1040NR with a Schedule C. While you are on F-1 visa status, you are NOT liable for self-employment taxes, so Schedule SE is NOT needed.
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    Mar 22, 2006, 04:57 PM
    Hi,

    Thanks , that helps a lot.
    Can I just file 1040NR-EZ , would this alone work ( I used a tax tool, it generated me just this) ?

    Santosh.


    Quote Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert
    Santosh:

    You will need to file Form 1040NR with a Schedule C. While you are on F-1 visa status, you are NOT liable for self-employment taxes, so Schedule SE is NOT needed.
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    Mar 22, 2006, 09:28 PM
    No. You cannot document Form 1099-MISC income using Form 1040NR-EZ.

    You need Form 1040NR with a Schedule C.
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    Apr 6, 2006, 05:39 PM
    Hi,

    I worked in Florida for 3 months, Florida doesn't have state tax right,
    So do I need to file state tax for Florida ?

    Please let me know,
    Santosh!
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    Apr 6, 2006, 07:45 PM
    You cannot file a state tax in Seven states (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming).
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    Apr 7, 2006, 08:01 PM
    B9Modi is correct; Florida is one of seven states with no state INCOME tax. There are other taxes to compensate, however.
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    Apr 8, 2006, 04:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert
    B9Modi is correct; Florida is one of seven states with no state INCOME tax. There are other taxes to compensate, however.

    Thank you for the valuable information. I have one more question:
    I was a student in Newyork, up to Aug 2005 , so what form do I need to file for
    NewYork State Tax (I being on F1 status ) ?

    Please let me know,
    Santosh.
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    Apr 9, 2006, 02:42 PM
    Form IT-203. See other posting for rest of answer.
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