[dream78]

Hi;

I worked in US on J-1 visa between July 2008 and July 20, 2010. Now I am back in my home country. I filed with Form 1040 NR for 2008 and 2009 tax returns. Could anyone give me some info on how I should file for 2010?

Should I file as a non-resident or dual status?

Is filing as dual status any different than filing as a resident? I thought both used the same form 1040?

Thanks

[MukatA]

File dual status tax return.
Yes, dual status is different from filing resident return. You will use Form 1040 for period up to July 2010 and Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ for period after July 2010.

[dream78]

Hi MuKata;
Thanks for your reply. But I am a little confused.
1-I think the pub 519 says I need to file Form 1040 NR and attach Form 1040 as a statement? Is that correct? Does that mean I cannot claim my wife and daughter as my dependents again?
2-I did not have any income related to US after July 2010 do I need to write the earnings from my home country (I pay tax for those in here)?
3-If I am required to file with 1040NR am I entitled for a refund of medicare and social security taxes?

Thanks a lot