F1 to H1B transition - Tax filling, FICA
Hi,
I am an alien from India working on OPT with an approved H1B petition in US. My H1B starts from October 1, 2009. I have 3 questions regarding my Tax filling for 2010.
1. Should I file my taxes as a F1 student or H1B worker for 2010? 1040 NR or 1040 NREZ?
2. Do I need to allow FICA taxes to be deducted from my pay check if I file 2010 taxes as a F1 student? Should I ask my employer to stop deducting FICA taxes?
3. Can I claim US-India Tax Treaty benefit deductions in 2010 tax filing?
Thanks
AKM