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Since you qualify based on the substantial presence test, you are considered a Resident Alien for Tax purposes.

1. You can file Form 1040 , and yes you can file Married Filing Jointly
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Since you started your H1B in October, you do not meet the days to pass the Substantial Presence Test.

Hence you are considered a Non Resident Alien for Tax Purposes.

You have to File...

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You have to be in US , more than 183 days to clear the Substantial Presence Test.

In your case, you are considered a Non Resident Alien as you fail to meet the Substantial Presence...

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J Visa holders enjoy exemptions for 2 out of 6 years of their stay in US.

Since you have crossed the 2 year exemption at the beginning of 2007, and you qualify as a resident based on...

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I disagree with TTE and agree totally with Mukta.

You are not Dual status, you are more than 183 days
You are a Resident based on substantial presence test.

File form 1040 and form...

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You can file a Married Filing Jointly, with Form 1040, since you qualify as a Resident Alien in H1B based on Substantial Presence Test.

You cannot deduct FICA for your wife, if you file...

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Yes I agree.

The best choice is to file as a Non Resident Alien 1040NR EZ.

You cannot file Dual Status.

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They have to file Schedule C, not SE and 1040, not 1040NR.

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There is a student category for Taxes (F1), OPT is also considered F1. The reason you see so many queries about OPT is because, many employers don't know about the exempt status , and deduct...

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You have to file Single. You can get Tax Treaty benefits for Japan.

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In general if you stay less than 183 days, and going back to country, you can avoid paying US taxes, based on the Closer Connection test.

This is straightforward and simple.

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Overlooked you were in India.

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Yes I agree , you cannot do efiling. The Tax software, just completes the form and lets you download and mail it.

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F1 students are encouraged to perform only on-campus related jobs, or jobs outside campus during their OPT.

It is not encouraged to work as an independent contractor.

But if you have...

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I agree, please wait for your own good. Correcting mistakes is a painful process.

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The best way is to get your documents notarized by someone at your work place or your bank manager.

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Form 1040NREZ
Form 8843
Form 843
Form W-7

These are the main NR forms. They are mostly self explanatory. But it makes sense to consult an NR tax consultant, to make sure the forms are...

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You pay state taxes, in the state where you work.

If you work in NJ, you pay NJ taxes.

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It depends on the company, and the way they have you in their accounting / payroll system.

If they pay you and send 1099 at the end, you are considered independent contractor.

If they...

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As an independent contractor, you can claim, expenses related to your office, professional dues, moving expenses, Office supply purchases etc.

You can also claim the rent as expenses, if...

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L1 Tax holders, less than 183 days need not pay Taxes , if they are returning to their home country, as they have a closer connection to the country, based on the closer connection test....

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When you are a Green card holder, substantial presence test does not apply to you, just like a US citizen.

Till your Green card is legally valid, you are always considered a Resident for...

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Yes, you can Fax an authorization form to the Tax preparer and also Fax the documents.

We receive documents from many clients from overseas during the Tax Season.

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Your Tax situation is no different than an American Citizen, as you are considered a Resident, based on the Substantial Presence Test.

File Form 1040 along with Form W-7 (Tax ID for...

Yes I agree, if you have F1 income in the year, then she will file Form 8843 along with her 1040NR form.

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Guess many more on the forum have this similar question. I was under F1 from Aug 2004-Aug2006, OPT from Aug 2006 to Aug 2007 and now on H1B from Oct 2007. My questions are,
1. Am I considered as a...

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It depends on the Visa you are currently holding and the time, you are holding the visa.

If you are on your F1 visa and did not exceed 5 years, you are exempt from FICA (social...