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  • Feb 16, 2009, 08:09 PM
    daduhere
    h1b 2008 tax issue
    Hi,
    I was in usa in Feb 2008 and went back to India for 9 months. I returned back in Dec 2008. I am on h1b visa. Now I got W2 for my 2 months income of 2008. I have following questions
    1) How do I go about filing tax returns?
    2) What is the tax calculation for H1B holders?
    3) Am I resident or Non-resident alien?
    4) Which form should I fill 1040 e-z or 1040n-r or any other?
    5) I heard that since I was here for just only 2 months, I would get back all the federal tax. Is that right? Please help

    Thanks in Advance
  • Feb 17, 2009, 12:22 AM
    MukatA

    Assuming that you were not in the U.S. in 2007, you will file nonresident tax return.
    If your income is less than $3,500 plus your itemized deductions, then you will get the federal income tax withheld back.
  • Feb 17, 2009, 01:59 AM
    amitavaguha

    Hi,

    I am in a similar situation - I worked for only 2 months in 2008 on H1B, and now I am outside US.

    Is there a way I can file my non-resident alien federal and state returns electronically? I tried the website File Taxes Online - Do Taxes FREE - File Taxes With TaxACT but I am unable to file electronically. What other options do I have?

    Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
  • Feb 17, 2009, 03:39 PM
    daduhere
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    Assuming that you were not in the U.S. in 2007, you will file nonresident tax return.
    If your income is less than $3,500 plus your itemized deductions, then you will get the federal income tax withheld back.
    What form should I use? 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ? I am married with one kid. My was not present in USA during these 2 months. My income for 2 months in 08 is 10776$, Federal tax is 1852$ and State tax 580$. Could you please tell me if I am eligible for any tax return considering my status? Thanks and You are a great help.
  • Feb 18, 2009, 01:15 AM
    MukatA

    You can file Form 1040NR-EZ
  • Feb 18, 2009, 01:39 AM
    MukatA
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by amitavaguha View Post
    Hi,
    I am in a similar situation - I worked for only 2 months in 2008 on H1B, and now I am outside US.

    Is there a way I can file my non-resident alien federal and state returns electronically? I tried the website File Taxes Online - Do Taxes FREE - File Taxes With TaxACT but I am unable to file electronically. What other options do I have?
    Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
    If you were in the U.S. for only two months, then you will file nonresident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ. It can not be efiled.

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