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Mar 21, 2006, 04:51 PM
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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, 08:10 PM
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| 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, 06:57 PM
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| 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, 11:28 PM
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| 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, 08:39 PM
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| Hi,
I worked in Florida for 3 months, Florida doesnt 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, 10:45 PM
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| 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, 11:01 PM
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| 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, 07:20 PM
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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, upto 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, 05:42 PM
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| Form IT-203. See other posting for rest of answer. | |
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