H1B Tax Status for Single

wyh · Oct 17, 2009, 11:14 AM

Hi,

I am currently employed by US company. My H1B visa is issued on 2 Oct.
I am not married and wondering whether I have the option to choose my residency status?

I read somewhere that for SINGLE there is no option, I must file as a non-resident and pay a flat 30% and can't claim any tax credit. Would appreciate it if someone could confirm.

What is the plus of filing as resident vs non-resident?

As a non-resident, do I still have to pay social security taxes? If so, what is the percentage?

Thanks and Regards,
wyh

wyh · Oct 21, 2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks. That helps greatly.



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