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saurav2k1 · Nov 8, 2008, 03:33 PM

Hi All,

I am from India, I came to USA in August first week 2008 so for 2008 Year I would be staying for less than 183 Days in US. I am working for TCS and my Employer is deducting the tax.Can any body help me to know how much tax return I would be getting once I file Tax return, I have heard that I may get total tax return that I have paid. How tax refund is calculated. And one more thing do I need to pay tax again in India for the money earned in US.

Thanks in advance for the help. Hoping to get detailed answer.

MukatA · Nov 9, 2008, 11:13 PM

Your visa type? If you came is August 2008, you will be non-resident for 2008. You will file non-resident tax return in the U.S.
Your U.S. income is subject to SS tax at 6.2%, Medicare at 1.45%, federal income tax, state income tax, and other state taxes (if any).

AtlantaTaxExpert · Nov 13, 2008, 09:57 AM

We also need to know:

1) HOW MUCH income you earned while in the U.S.

2) How long you will be in the U.S. in 2009.

3) Your marital status.

saurav2k1 · Nov 13, 2008, 04:19 PM

Please find answer below:-

1) HOW MUCH income you earned while in the U.S.:- 16000$ after tax, 7000$ Tax

2) How long you will be in the U.S. in 2009:- at least 10-11 months

3) Your marital status.[Single]

Could you please help me now.

MukatA · Nov 14, 2008, 12:38 AM

Assuming you have work visa. You will file non-resident tax return.
On income of $16,000 for 2008, your taxes are:
SS tax $992
Medicare Tax $232
Federal Income Tax $1474 (or less if you claim itemized deduction for state income tax)
Plus state income tax.
Your taxes withheld can not be $7000.

AtlantaTaxExpert · Nov 14, 2008, 11:14 AM

MukatA:

I believe his total income was $23,000; the $16,000 figure is after taxes were withheld.

Hence, his Social Security was $1,426 and his Medicare was $334.

That leaves $5,240. If he lives in Massachusetts or California, his state tax withholding can EASILY be over $1,250, which means his federal withholding is around $4,000.

If he claims SINGLE with ZERO exemptions, a $4,000 withholding is very possible, especially since his tax liability will be in the $2,300 range, because he CANNOT claim the $3,450 standard deduction.