Hi,

I came to US on 28th June 2008, so for the Tax yr 2008 I stayed in US for 186 days - I will be resident. My questions is -

When I file my Tax - should I file the Tax return for the wages in W2

Should I show my income which I received in India between Jan and June ?

Thx

If you are siingle, then you will file dual status tax return. You will not report India income on the tax return.

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Originally Posted by MukatA

If you are siingle, then you will file dual status tax return. You will not report India income on the tax return.

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I am married and my wife is with me

If you are filing joint return as residents, then both of you must declare your worldwide income. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

With a joint tax return you will probably owe less U.S. tax because you can claim the standard deduction of $10,900.