bhaskarkumar81
Jan 15, 2010, 09:17 PM
Hello tax expert
My status: Since Aug 2006 was on F1 status. In 2009, I worked on OPT until Sep and received 1099MISC. From OCT-DEC I was on H1b and received a W2.
My wife: Since July 2008 was on F2 status. In 2009, From OCT-DEC she was on H1b and received a W2.
Country of citizenship: India
I want to file my 2009 tax refunds jointly and using 1040NR, 8843 and schedule C EZ to avoid the 15% self employment tax on 1099MISC. I need help filling up the 1040NR. Should I write my wife as a dependent under line 7C to claim the std deduction and personal exemption for me and my wife? Help me avoid the 15% self employment tax.
My status: Since Aug 2006 was on F1 status. In 2009, I worked on OPT until Sep and received 1099MISC. From OCT-DEC I was on H1b and received a W2.
My wife: Since July 2008 was on F2 status. In 2009, From OCT-DEC she was on H1b and received a W2.
Country of citizenship: India
I want to file my 2009 tax refunds jointly and using 1040NR, 8843 and schedule C EZ to avoid the 15% self employment tax on 1099MISC. I need help filling up the 1040NR. Should I write my wife as a dependent under line 7C to claim the std deduction and personal exemption for me and my wife? Help me avoid the 15% self employment tax.