[Sweta262]

I have come from India to US on L1 visa for a period of 3 months.
I am going back now but the tax refund form needs to be submitted only in 2009.
I will be closing my bank account in some time since it is a checking account and once
The direct deposit is stopped, the account is chargeable with a penalty every month.
So the question is while filing my tax refund can I specify a relative's bank account details so that check is for that particular name and account?
Then I can get it transferred to India.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

In order for direct deposit to work, your name must be on the account.

Otherwise, the bank will reject the direct deposit transaction.

The account does NOT have to be a checking account. I recommend that you open a savings account, which most smaller banks will maintain at no charge if you keep a minimum deposit. That way, you have an account into which the refund can be direct deposited.

[Sweta262]

Hi
Thanks for your reply.
I have my bank account in US still active.
I have returned to India.
Can you help me with the process of filing tax return for L1 from India.


Regards
Sweta

[MukatA]

You must file paper return. It is nonresident tax return form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.
If you give your India address and do not opt from direct deposit, IRS will mail you the check.
For professional help to do your tax return, send email to [email protected]

[Sweta262]

Thanks for your prompt reply.
I have one question of how can I procure Form 8843. Whether this Form 8843 is essential?

Thanks again!

[MukatA]

You do not need Form 8843.

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