Kuo0715
Mar 31, 2009, 01:33 PM
Dear TAx Expert,
I was on F1/OPT until July 30th and changed to H-1B on August 25th. I earned less than 4,500.00 during my OPT and had a total income of 16000 on H-1B. Should I file an extension and make First Year Choice after I pass the SPT or just go ahead to file the tax return as a non-resident alien now? Which way will I get the most tax refund? Thank you.
In addition, I have a W2 from NYC (H1B) and a 1099-MISC (F1/OPT) from Philadelphia. Can I file the state income for Philadelphia for only 1099-MISC and State income for NYC for W2 form?
By the way, I would love to thank tax experts and this forum. This is the first year I have income and have to file tax return. I gained a lot of information after I read this forum. Thanks a lot.
I was on F1/OPT until July 30th and changed to H-1B on August 25th. I earned less than 4,500.00 during my OPT and had a total income of 16000 on H-1B. Should I file an extension and make First Year Choice after I pass the SPT or just go ahead to file the tax return as a non-resident alien now? Which way will I get the most tax refund? Thank you.
In addition, I have a W2 from NYC (H1B) and a 1099-MISC (F1/OPT) from Philadelphia. Can I file the state income for Philadelphia for only 1099-MISC and State income for NYC for W2 form?
By the way, I would love to thank tax experts and this forum. This is the first year I have income and have to file tax return. I gained a lot of information after I read this forum. Thanks a lot.