[tlliu80]

I am chiniese and hold chinese passport.

I arrived at South Dakota State University Sept 12, 2007 from Shanghai of China. I am a Postdoctoral fellow and hold a H1B.

I want to know:
1) May I except FIT or State Tax for 2007 and 2008?
2) If I can except the tax, how long does the exception last? One year or 3 years?
3) Which kind of documents must I prepare for applying this exception?
4) If I have been charged tax, how could I take back the money?

Thanks a lot!

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

1 -3) Negative; the H-1B visa is a WORK visa; you are liable for all the taxes that a U.S. citizen pays.

4) File a tax return. For 2007, you should file as a non-resident alien, filing Form 1040NR so you can claim the moving expenses from China to South Dakota.

Contact me if you need professional help!

[tlliu80]

Thank you very much!

How about this year? Are there something being done to save sone money for me?

Thinks

TLL

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Not that I can think of.

I do NOT have enough information about you to propery advise you.

[MukatA]

The 2007 return covers only period up to Dec 31, 2007. So with personal exemption of $3,400 and moving expenses deduction, you will have small taxable income.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

True!