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daduhere · Feb 16, 2009, 08:09 PM

Hi,
I was in usa in Feb 2008 and went back to India for 9 months. I returned back in Dec 2008. I am on h1b visa. Now I got W2 for my 2 months income of 2008. I have following questions
1) How do I go about filing tax returns?
2) What is the tax calculation for H1B holders?
3) Am I resident or Non-resident alien?
4) Which form should I fill 1040 e-z or 1040n-r or any other?
5) I heard that since I was here for just only 2 months, I would get back all the federal tax. Is that right? Please help

Thanks in Advance

MukatA · Feb 17, 2009, 12:22 AM

Assuming that you were not in the U.S. in 2007, you will file nonresident tax return.
If your income is less than $3,500 plus your itemized deductions, then you will get the federal income tax withheld back.

amitavaguha · Feb 17, 2009, 01:59 AM

Hi,

I am in a similar situation - I worked for only 2 months in 2008 on H1B, and now I am outside US.

Is there a way I can file my non-resident alien federal and state returns electronically? I tried the website File Taxes Online - Do Taxes FREE - File Taxes With TaxACT but I am unable to file electronically. What other options do I have?

Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

daduhere · Feb 17, 2009, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by MukatA

Assuming that you were not in the U.S. in 2007, you will file nonresident tax return.
If your income is less than $3,500 plus your itemized deductions, then you will get the federal income tax withheld back.

What form should I use? 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ? I am married with one kid. My was not present in USA during these 2 months. My income for 2 months in 08 is 10776$, Federal tax is 1852$ and State tax 580$. Could you please tell me if I am eligible for any tax return considering my status? Thanks and You are a great help.

MukatA · Feb 18, 2009, 01:15 AM

You can file Form 1040NR-EZ

MukatA · Feb 18, 2009, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by amitavaguha

Hi,
I am in a similar situation - I worked for only 2 months in 2008 on H1B, and now I am outside US.

Is there a way I can file my non-resident alien federal and state returns electronically? I tried the website File Taxes Online - Do Taxes FREE - File Taxes With TaxACT but I am unable to file electronically. What other options do I have?
Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

If you were in the U.S. for only two months, then you will file nonresident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ. It can not be efiled.