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    Jan 30, 2007, 09:53 AM
    Dual Status (F1+H1) and out of country
    AtlantaTaxExpert and other experts, please help!

    I am an Indian national. I graduated from Virginia Tech in December 2005 and my OPT started soon after that (although on my employment authorization card, the start date is mentioned as 1/10/06).

    I left the country after my graduation and re-entered in the second week of March 2006. I started working in the following week under OPT status. My visa application was filed in April and it was approved starting from October 2006. So I swithced from OPT status to H1 status in October 2006.

    Please let me know what forms I need to fill for filing taxes this year. What exemptions can I claim? Do I need professional help or can you suggest some software that I can use to fill out the forms myself?

    Thanks a lot for your time!
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    Jan 30, 2007, 11:22 AM
    You need to file as a non-resident alien. Because you were F-1 for most of the year, you WILL be able to claim the standard deduction ($5,150) and your personal exemption ($3,300).

    If you think you need professional help, contact me at [email protected].
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    Feb 27, 2007, 09:09 AM
    Thanks for your reply AtlantaTaxExpert..

    Does this mean I have to file only the 1040NREZ form? How much do you charge for professional help with this form?
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    Feb 28, 2007, 10:49 AM
    Sorry for the delay in answering; there was a glitch in the updating process on my computer.

    Yes, Form 1040NR-EZ will be fine.

    I do not quote rates on a public forum. Please e-mail me to discuss rates, or PM me.
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    Feb 28, 2007, 07:59 PM
    Hi,

    I am a computer programmer. I am a 1st year fresh man F1. So, I can't work off campus. But I got many job offer. I want to change to H1. Will I have a high chance of success.

    I study MSCS.

    Thanks
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    Mar 1, 2007, 08:13 AM
    Assuming you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, I'd say your chances of getting an H-1 or H-1B visa is rather high.
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