sagarlipare
Feb 1, 2010, 09:15 PM
Hello Tax Expert,
I am IT professional from India. I came to US first time on 18th July 2009 with my wife. That's 167 days, so I fail substantial stay test. That means I am non-resident for tax purpose and should file 1040NR.
Now I have below questions.
1. There is no standard deduction for 1040NR, is that right?
2. And 1040NR only considers 1 personal exception, it does not consider my wife's exception, am I right?
3. So I lose deduction 11400.00 and 3650.00 straight away, right?
4. Is that so bad for non-resident category? (In my case just for some 20 days) :(
5. Can I wait till I become resident for 2010 and file return for 2009? Would that be better that filing 1040NR?
Thanks a looot for your time and answer.
I am IT professional from India. I came to US first time on 18th July 2009 with my wife. That's 167 days, so I fail substantial stay test. That means I am non-resident for tax purpose and should file 1040NR.
Now I have below questions.
1. There is no standard deduction for 1040NR, is that right?
2. And 1040NR only considers 1 personal exception, it does not consider my wife's exception, am I right?
3. So I lose deduction 11400.00 and 3650.00 straight away, right?
4. Is that so bad for non-resident category? (In my case just for some 20 days) :(
5. Can I wait till I become resident for 2010 and file return for 2009? Would that be better that filing 1040NR?
Thanks a looot for your time and answer.