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    Jan 25, 2007, 01:33 PM
    Resident or Non-resident Alien for tax year 2006?
    Hi I have been in the US since 20th January 2006 and am on the payroll of my company since July 2006 , for the purpose of filling Tax returns for the year 2006 , am I a resident Alien or a non-resident alien?
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    Jan 25, 2007, 07:22 PM
    I assume you are on either an H-1 or H-1B visa. If so, WHEN did the visa go into effect?

    Are you married?

    Need these answer to formulate correct answer!
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    Jan 26, 2007, 09:26 PM
    Am on L1 - effective since November 2005 and I am maried
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    Jan 27, 2007, 06:22 PM
    You are considered a resident alien. You can file jointly with your wife (regardless of her visa status).
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