[delhiguy]

Hello friends,

I have query related to filing US taxes from India. I was living in the US on F1 visa until July 2007. From June 1st 2006-may 31st 2007 I worked on OPT (OPT expired May 31st 2007). I duly filed my 2006 taxes while living there. I only worked for 5 months in the US in 2007 and then moved back to India.
My q's are?

- What form should I use to file my US taxes for 2007 - 1040NR or 1040 NR-EZ?
- Since I worked for less than 180 days (but stayed for close to 7 months), am I eligible for
Withhold fed tax amount refund?

Thanks a lot in advance!

-D

[MukatA]

1. You were on F1 so you will file nonresident tax retrun. You will file 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ depends upon your filing requirement.

2. You will get refund only if your withholding is more than your federal tax.

[delhiguy]

Thanks friend for your response.

My follow query is. Isn't there a clause which says if you worked for five or less months no fed tax is charged? Or is it related to duration of stay there?

Thanks in advance.

D

[MukatA]

No. If your income is more than $3,400 you must file your tax return. Since you are from India your deductions are $8,750. If you made less than this amount, you will get all your federal tax back, but you must file.

[delhiguy]

Thanks friend.

-D