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ganesh_al
Feb 20, 2008, 06:08 PM
Hi,

I am an Indian Citizen. I came to US on L1 Visa on 20th October, 2007. I am trying to file the tax return through File Taxes Online - Do Taxes FREE - File Taxes With TaxACT (http://www.taxact.com).

There is a question : "Whether you are a part time resident / Full Time Resident or Non-Resident". I am not sure that under what category do I come?

Can anyone help me out in getting my residency status with respect to IRS rules.

Thanks
Ganesh

magicman2007
Feb 20, 2008, 06:56 PM
If you came to US for the first time on 20th October, 2007 then you have to file as Non-Resident (also known as Non Resident Alien)

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 6, 2008, 01:28 PM
You CANNOT use TacAct. You must file Form 1040NR (if you have moving expenses to claim with Form 3903) or Form 1040NR-EZ.

This assumes that you are single.

If you are married, let me know for additional options.