Hi

I started working since May 2009 and got my H1B from 1st Oct 2009. So I was a F-1 (on OPT) from Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 and on H1B status for the last 3 months of 2009 (Oct-Dec)

Which tax form should I be filing in this case? 1040 A or 1040 NR?

I entered US in Aug 2006 on F-1 student visa and graduated in May 2009 and have been working since May 2009 (initially on F-1 OPT till Sep 2009 and on H1B from Oct 2009 onwards)

Thanks in advance!

If you are not married, file nonresident tax return and Form 8843. You can claim treaty deduction since you have F-1 or OPT income. Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/08/us-visas.html)

If you are not married, file nonresident tax return and Form 8843. You can claim treaty deduction since you have F-1 or OPT income. Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/08/us-visas.html)

Thanks MukatA for your prompt response.

I have mistakenly filed my tax returns online (taxact.com) and got my refund too. I am single. I understand I have to now file 1040X (amendment) along with 1040NR and form 8843.

So should I file for 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ?

Is there any website where I can just enter my W-2 details and get these forms prepared? I don't have time to go to a tax consultant as there are hardly 6 days left for the deadline. Please advise!

Thanks in advance!

Also don't I meet the SPT requirements as per the link: Your U.S. Tax Return: Substantial Presence Test (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/04/substantial-presence-test.html) ? I have lived in US for at least 31 days in 2009 and at least 183 days in 2009/08/07 as per the above website.

I am single and I am from India. Should I be filing standard deductions or itemized deductions? Can I prepare my tax forms using Cintax/Glacier that I've been using since my school days?

Yes, you get to claim the $5,700 standard deduction under Article 21(2) of the U.S.-India Tax Treaty.

Yes, you can use CINTAX.