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    Dec 5, 2009, 12:14 PM
    Query over Tax when on L2 Visa Contractor
    I am on L2 Visa with a Work Permit. I worked for a company for about 2 months as a contractor and they paid me around $4k. They did not cut any tax amd I am required to do it. How should I go about paying may tax over this earning? Am I required to fill 1099 form? What all documents do I need for it ? By when should I pay off the tax over this income? Can you please advice.
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    Dec 6, 2009, 12:57 AM

    Your days in the U.S. count towards residency. You will report your income and business related expenses on schedule C or C-EZ (Form 1040). Then you put net income (or loss) on line 12 of Form 1040. This income is subject to SE tax at 15.3% (this is shown on line 57 of Form 1040). Your U.S. Tax Return: Tax Filing by Self Employed Sole Proprietor or Independent Contractor
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    Dec 7, 2009, 09:07 AM
    VishyPat:

    Please provide a complete timeline for how long you were in the U.S. in 2008 and 2009.
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