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    Mar 7, 2007, 02:14 PM
    H4 to F1 tax filing
    Hi,

    I have a question regarding filing income tax for the year 2006. I came to the US on H4 status on June 2003 and changed status to F1 in Jan-2006. So for the year 2006 Do I have to file a dual status return or as a non-resident alien? The website says for change of status from F1 to H visa but not otherwise. Please advise.

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    msebina.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 03:45 PM
    Msebina:

    You CAN file dual status, but I see no logical reason to do so.

    File as a non-resident alien for 2006.
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    Mar 9, 2007, 09:13 AM
    Thanks for your response. Can I file as Married-Filing Jointly along with my husband who is on H1? Or please let me know how is it advantageous to file as a non-resident alien for 2006?
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    Mar 11, 2007, 12:07 AM
    Yes, you CAN file jointly with your husband, but you BOTH will have to declare ALL of your world-wide income.
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