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    Feb 24, 2009, 10:44 AM
    I'm on J1 and my wife and children in India, Can I take tax benefits.
    I'm working from last one year on J1, but my wife and children are in India. I heard somewhere that I can take tax benefits of spouse and chidren. Is it possible?
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    Feb 24, 2009, 11:44 AM

    What is J1 for? Student, Intern, professor, researcher? Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Feb 24, 2009, 02:19 PM
    J1 for researcher
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    Feb 25, 2009, 12:38 AM

    For 2 years on J1 you are exempt from FICA taxes and federal income tax. You will pay only the state income tax. Read Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Treaties for Professors, Teachers and Researchers
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