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    Jan 31, 2007, 02:16 PM
    Away for 5 months in 2006 - H1 Tax issue
    HI,

    I have been on a H1-B visa since Oct 05. During 2006 I was in India on work from the end of May until the 13th or so of October. What tax form do I need to file for this year?
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    Jan 31, 2007, 03:56 PM
    What was your visa status throughout 2006?

    Are you married?
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    Feb 1, 2007, 07:41 AM
    I am single... was on H1 through 2006
    I think I qualify as a resident this year... not sure. If a resident can I claim the deductions of 3200 and 5100?
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    Feb 1, 2007, 11:46 AM
    Yes, you qualify as a resident alien. Your visit to India is irrelevant to the visa status.

    Yes, you CAN claim the deductions of $3,300 and $5,150.
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    Feb 1, 2007, 12:10 PM
    Great thanks..

    So what forms do I need to file for Federal?
    Also, I have been in NYC since I started working... What form for state tax this yr since I am a resident alien?
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    Feb 1, 2007, 05:48 PM
    For NY, IT-201,

    For federal, Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.
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    Feb 2, 2007, 09:29 AM
    Hi... one last thing
    So that's 1040 + either 1040A or 1040-EZ?
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    Feb 2, 2007, 10:04 PM
    One of the three.
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