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Yes SS and MC taxes must be deducted from your pay once you are on H1.

But, while filing taxes for 2005, you are a Non Resident for tax purposes, since you've been on H1 for less than 183 days.
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While you wait for ATE's reply...

1.) Do not list std deduction and exemption on 1040 NR/EZ

2.) No harm including it with a note on it "India income tax treaty ... $4850"


Thanks
Barath

Pras:

I think:

- Since you have not been on H1 >= 183days, you are not a "dual status alien"
so,
- you are the same "non resident" for tax purposes for 2004.
- You file form 1040NR + 8843
-...

2goldie:

While you are waiting for ATE, here is my $0.02 on this:

1)Since you fail the substantial presence test (For once its good to fail a test :) ), you are not a dual-status alien. You are...

ATE,
Thanks for the prompt reply. Turnaround time of less than 10 -12 hrs can't be termed as a "delay" :).

I am claiming standard deduction (under India Income Tax treaty). I am planning on...

ATE (Atlamta Tax Expert),

The green part of the bold red and green message says if I am an Indian and I gain by taking $4850 as std deduction in 1040NR, I can do so (Provided I don't take any...

I am on H1B from June 1, 2004. I was on F1 until May 31, 2004 on OPT. I cleared the substantial presence test on H1 visa and stayed around 189 days in USA on H1 visa. While I was on my OPT (F1) I was...