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chenwei
Apr 6, 2007, 09:06 AM
I am on L1 visa arrived US at 8/30/2006, what's my filing status? Resident or non resident?


Thanks!

Terry

AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 16, 2007, 02:11 PM
If you are single, you are a non-resident alien.

If married, you can file jointly with your spouse and choose to be treated as a resident alien for all of 2006. However, all world-wide income becomes subject to U.S. taxes in this case.