Hello, I am a new entry to this group and would like to put forward my query on filiing the returns. Hope I would get some satisfactory answer based on all your expertize ! :) I came to US on 21st July 2012 on H1B visa and have been staying in CA since then. I am married and have a daughter...

I am curious if I qualify as a resident alien for tax purpose in this case: My previous and current visa status and the length of stay are as follows: F2 in 1985 : 365 days F2 in 1986: about 185 days H4 in 1986: about 180 days H4 in 1987: 365 days H4 in 1988: 240 days F2 in 2009: 300 days...

I was staying with my wife and kid on L1 VISA from April 2008 to July 2009. My wife is not working either in India nor in USA. I filed Married filing jointly for both 2008 and 2009 FY's. Later we returned to India and I alone came back to US in March 2010. I stayed alone in US till Dec 2010. My...

Since 2000-2008 my status was H1. In Sep 30 2009 it changed to F1. I am single with 2 kids. I have education expenses for 2009. How do I file 2009 tax return. Do I need to do a dual return or am I considered a resident for the full year 2009 since I passed the substantial presence test....