Hi,
F1 until August 5, 2006.
OPT from August 12, 2006.
H1B started(approved) from November 9, 2006.
I believe, I don't meet the substantial presence test either for year 2006. So, I will be filing as a Non Resident Alien as I understand it, Right? I have always filed forms 1040 NR EZ throughout as a student (F1). I have following questions:
1) I have taken a look at 1040NR and 1040NR EZ forms. Do I have option to fill any? What is the difference between them for taxing purposes? I couldn't understand why would I need one & not another to replace it.
2) I was not empolyed during the year 2006 until I started on OPT in August. So, I have no W-2 for pre-OPT period in 2006. So, along with all tax forms, will I still be sending 8843 form to IRS (as every F1 student needs to send it)? I sent 8843 for previous tax years as F1 student.
3) Since I paid tuition for early part of year 2006 as a student & I received form 1098-T too, can I claim that money under Lifetime Learning Credit or Tuition & Fee deduction for current year taxes? If yes, can I do LLC as a NR Alien at this point? Form 8860 is for LLC & what form is there for Tuition & Fee deduction?
4) For year 2007, will I be filing as resident alien?
5) This question is a inane but I am just assuring. My school was in TX & I moved to a different state due to job. Since TX is no tax state, will I be sending any forms to state of TX (8843/copy of fedrel or current state's tax forms/other forms)?
Looking forward to hear from you.
Thank you very much in advance.
