thandamilk
Apr 22, 2008, 03:23 PM
Hi,
My wife & moved to Chicago, IL in Oct 2007 from India. I tried filing my state tax returns electronically but they were returned because neither of us have a state drivers license or IL-PIN.
After speaking with a representative at the Illinois Revenue department, I realize that I have to send in my returns by mail. Also, I have till Oct-15 to file my returns since mine is a refund-due return.
Currently I am filing as a part-year resident along with Schedule NR. From what I understand from these forums, I may be eligible to file as a resident alien after May 15, 2008.
What benefit do I have from filing as a resident alien? Would I get more of a refund because of this status change? Would I still need to file Schedule NR?
Thanks for your assistance.
My wife & moved to Chicago, IL in Oct 2007 from India. I tried filing my state tax returns electronically but they were returned because neither of us have a state drivers license or IL-PIN.
After speaking with a representative at the Illinois Revenue department, I realize that I have to send in my returns by mail. Also, I have till Oct-15 to file my returns since mine is a refund-due return.
Currently I am filing as a part-year resident along with Schedule NR. From what I understand from these forums, I may be eligible to file as a resident alien after May 15, 2008.
What benefit do I have from filing as a resident alien? Would I get more of a refund because of this status change? Would I still need to file Schedule NR?
Thanks for your assistance.