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    Mar 3, 2009, 10:41 AM
    I have met the criteria of resident alien and also earned for three months in india
    How do I file tax in US... Dual Tax or not
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    Mar 4, 2009, 03:13 AM

    Your visa? When did you enter the U.S. Single or Married?
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    Mar 6, 2009, 08:58 AM
    Hi ,
    We came in December 7th 08.I am on H1 visa .My wife is on H4 .
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    Apr 30, 2009, 10:07 AM
    You file as a non-resident alien, filing Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ. You do not qualify to file jointly with your wife because you have NOT being in the U.S. for at least 31 consecutive days in 2008.
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