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    Feb 23, 2010, 10:57 PM
    h1b visa and resident for tax purposes in California
    Hi I am H1B visa holder, I stayed in California the entire year 2009. Do I consider a resident for tax purposes for both California and Federal?
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    Feb 24, 2010, 01:32 AM

    Yes, for federal you will file resident return. Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas

    For state, you are resident if you live in the state; you may be full year resident or part year resident.
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