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nmicaowp
Mar 21, 2007, 09:15 AM
I am H1B holder with tax treaty exemption. I have been in US since June, 2006. I received W-2 and 1042-S from my empolyer. According to CINTAX softward, I am resident alien for tax year 2006.
Am I non-resident or resident?
How should I file my tax (which form)?
How should I indicate my tax treaty exemption benefit?
Thanks

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 23, 2007, 10:26 AM
CINTAX is wrong.

You are a dual-status alien.

You need to file BOTH Forms 1040 and 1040NR.

Depending on your home country, the treaty exemption probably does not apply to you. However, if I am wrong, you document the treaty exemption on Form 1040NR, then claim it on Form 1040.

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