F-1 Visa/OPT/ Late 8843 submission - How to pay taxes
Hello,
Here is my situation. If someone could please help it would be much appreciated!
I started school in 2002 on an F-1 Visa and graduated in Dec. '07. Since then I have been on my OPT and currently on my OPT extension working in the US. It has come to my attention that I should have been filing form 8843 all those past years, but I was never aware and never did. What should I do?
Since I've been in the US for over 5 years now I've read that I no longer have to file it. But should I file 8843 for the years that I missed? Would I need to file for 2002 up until 2007? I am very confused.
As for this year I believe I am now considered a resident alien and should just file a regular 1040. Is this correct?
Please HELP!
Thank you!