Hi,

I am f1 student from india. I was working in my school in Philadelphia on w2 from January 2008 to February 2008 and my gross earning was $248.58( net pay: $248.58, state income tax 7.63, Local income tax 10.49).

Then I am working on my cpt for an employer in NYC who is paying me through 1099 Misc. From May 19th to August 29.2008, I am on CPT status and My income was 9692.31$51000 for this 4 months and I need to deduct the incurring expenses.



F1 : W2 (2 months) - Gross Income = $ 248.58 (philsdelphia)

F1 - CPT : 1099 misc ( 4months ) - Gross income = $ 9692.31 (in NYC)


My questions are,

What are the tax forms that I should use when I filing?
I have heard that I would be required to file 1040 Schedule C-EZ form to report my 1099MISC

I know I would be required to file Pennsylvania state tax for (with the W2 I received from the University) and looks staright forward.

Would I be required to file state income tax form for NYC? If so then which is that form?
Also what amount I would be filing as my state tax return for NYC

You must file non-resident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843. Your income is not subject to FICA taxes but you must pay federal and state income taxes.

On your F1/OPT income, since you are from India, as per tax treaty, you will claim standard deduction of $5,450 instead of itemized deduction. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-tax-filing-requirements-for-non.html)