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    denismiami Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 28, 2009, 06:04 AM
    Combined J-1 and E-1 VISA Tax return
    Hi,
    I'm am living in Miami, FL. I had a J-1 Visa from January 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008.
    I went back to Germany for the first three weeks of November and I returned with an E-1 Visa.
    I was working for 10 month with a J-1 Visa and the remaining 5 weeks of 2008 I worked with an E-1 Visa.

    What form do I use to file my tax return? It is very difficult doing it online with online tax back companies because they don't know about the special return rules.

    I had a lot of travel and lawyer expenses to get the new Visa.
    Thanks for all the help that I might need...
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    Mar 28, 2009, 07:19 AM

    For 2008, you are nonresident. You must file non-resident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843. You will get treaty deduction. Nonresident return can not be efiled, and most of the software do not do this.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Mar 29, 2009, 04:47 PM
    Does anyone know a tax ezpert who might be able to help me with filling the forms?
    I am so confused reading the instructions and the forms. I don't want to make a mistake...
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    Mar 29, 2009, 06:29 PM

    You should download the forms from Internal Revenue Service and complete them.
    If you still have a question, ask here or click my user name and ask me.

    You will not get any deduction for you expenses to get visa.
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    May 24, 2009, 08:38 AM
    Denis:

    I assume you filed your return.

    If not, and you want professional help, con tact me at [email protected].
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