Hi,

I had a similar question and was hoping to find the right forms to fill out.

I came to US in August 2000 as an F-1 student for my undergraduate degree. I graduated in August 2005 and was on on OPT till July 2006. I switched to H1B on October 1st 2006. In the past I have filed the 1040NR-EZ.

My question is would that change for 2006 since I was on H-1B from October? Would I be regarded as a Resident for tax purposes and hence would need to file the 1040?

Do I meet the Substantial Presence Test?

Thanks for the help,

SL

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Originally Posted by taxhelp2007

Hi,

I had a similar question and was hoping to find the right forms to fill out.

I came to US in August 2000 as an F-1 student for my undergraduate degree. I graduated in August 2005 and was on on OPT till July 2006. I switched to H1B on October 1st 2006. In the past I have filed the 1040NR-EZ.

My question is would that change for 2006 since I was on H-1B from October? Would I be regarded as a Resident for tax purposes and hence would need to file the 1040?

Do I meet the Substantial Presence Test?

Thanks for the help,

SL

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The last year that you were NR was 2004. You should have filed as a resident in 2005 and should file as a resident in 2006.

Agreed; I answered the same post earlier.