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Resident or Nonresident for tax purposes

Asked Mar 24, 2012, 04:50 PM — 13 Answers
I came to US for an internship (J1 visa) on July, 2006 and stayed for 6 months (departed on Jan 2007). My internship was funded by my home country government so I did not pay any taxes to US government. However, I got a social security number during my internship.

On Sept. 2007, I came to US as a graduate student on F1 visa and I have graduated on Sept. 2011 and right now working on OPT. My question is: Am I considered to be a resident or non-resident for tax purposes for the year 2011 (the one that I need to file before April 17th)? Which date is considered to be my original date of entry, July 2006 or Sept.2007?

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Apr 13, 2012, 03:51 PM
Also, do I need to prove them that I am a resident alien for tax purposes (came to US on 2006 etc)? Do I need to send them my visa or I20 forms? OR do they have a way to check it electronically?
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Apr 14, 2012, 10:21 AM


There is no need to prove you are a resident alien; just file the return.

If the IRS challenges it (HIGHLY UNLIKELY), you can show them your J-1 visa from 2006.
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Apr 14, 2012, 01:15 PM
thanks a lot!
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Apr 14, 2012, 01:29 PM


Glad to help!
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