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krisskross
Apr 3, 2006, 11:40 AM
Dear Atlanta Tax Expert,

In 2005, I worked on an H-1B till August 2005 and then switched status to an F-1 to study for my MBA. I have been on an H-1B since 2001 so I pass the substantial presence test.

I am filing the 1040 as a resident alien. Is that OK? Or should I be filing as a dual-status?

Thank you so much.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 4, 2006, 06:58 AM
No, file as a resident alien.