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    Jul 24, 2008, 10:58 AM
    F1 student employed in home country but in the US now
    Hi,
    I am in the US for a research stay for more than 183 days with a F1 student visa.
    Am I a resident alien now?
    I am not getting any money from the US university here and I do not work here, but I do have a contract with my home university and get a monthly salary from them. Since I am not in my home country for more than 183 days, I do not have to pay taxes there. Do I have to pay taxes now in the US for a money I get from my home country? What do I have to do now?
    I appreciate any kind of help a lot.
    elli
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    Jul 24, 2008, 10:40 PM
    On F1 every one is exempt for residency for 5-years, so you will file non-resident tax return in the U.S.
    About your home country, you need to find out yourself. This forum is about the U.S. taxes.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Jul 25, 2008, 05:19 AM
    If your ONLY income is from your home country, then you do NOT have to file a tax return, as such income is NOT from a U.S. source and therefore NOT subject to U.S. taxes.

    This will remain in effect for as long as you are under a F-1 visa, or for five calendar years, whichever is shorter.
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    Jul 26, 2008, 07:42 AM
    Hello!
    So, according to AtlantaTaxExpert, I do not have to do anything here in the US. (About my home country, I know what to do.). I do not have to file form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and I do not have to file form 8843. NOTHING, right?
    Thank you very much for your help!
    elli
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    Jul 26, 2008, 10:28 AM
    That is correct.

    ANY income from your home income is NOT SUBJECT to U.S. taxes while you are on F-1 visa for less than five years.
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