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    Mar 27, 2009, 10:05 AM
    J2 where do I start?
    I am on a J2 visa and started working on April08. My husband is on a scholarship and we can not file jointly. What form should I use?
    This tax stuff is so confusing, I need a guide for dummies :(
    Thanks for your help!
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    Mar 27, 2009, 10:17 AM

    Both will file nonresident tax return with Form 8843.
    On J1 (intern) you are exempt from residency for 2-years. You must file non-resident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843.
    J1 income is not subject to FICA taxes (J2 income is subject to FICA taxes) but you must pay federal and state income taxes.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Mar 28, 2009, 04:13 PM

    Thanks much for this info.
    I used a tax software and end up with 1040A, is that a problem :S ?

    Also, the software asked me for "Estimated Tax Payments for 2008" and I thought it was the money the state took out off my paycheck and entered that data but then I saw another line with the state deduction (in addition to what I entered).. what does the "Estimated Tax Payments for 2008" mean?

    Thanks!
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    Mar 28, 2009, 04:30 PM

    Form 1040A is resident tax return.
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    Mar 31, 2009, 09:15 AM
    :S OK..
    And what does the "Estimated Tax Payments for 2008" mean, what I am supposed to put there?
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    Mar 31, 2009, 10:20 AM

    If you did not make any payments to IRS, then you put 0 here.
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    Mar 31, 2009, 11:18 AM
    Payments other than the Salary deductions (State Taxes) right?
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    May 28, 2009, 12:43 PM
    Right!
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