Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Syracuse_TaxPayer's Avatar
    Syracuse_TaxPayer Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 8, 2008, 08:42 AM
    Resident or Non Resident Alien
    Hi,
    My Visa L1 granted on 25th Jan 2007 and I have been in the US since 26th January 2007 first time and, for the purpose of filling Tax returns for the year 2007 , am I a resident Alien or a non-resident alien?
    And which form I need to select.
    I am married and filing jointly.
    Please help.
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Feb 13, 2008, 10:47 AM
    Actually, you are a dual-status alien.

    However, if you are filing jointly, your wife and you are CHOOSING to be treated as resident aliens for all of 2007.

    You will file either Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (probably 1040EZ), with Form W-7 to apply for an ITIN for your wife.
    Syracuse_TaxPayer's Avatar
    Syracuse_TaxPayer Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Feb 13, 2008, 02:45 PM
    Thanks AtlantaTaxExpert,

    Do I need to attach any statement for choosing to be resident aline.

    Please suggest.
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #4

    Feb 29, 2008, 01:14 PM
    Yes, a residency choice statement that has BOTH of your names and SSNs, plus you address, must be signed by BOTH of you and attached to the return.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Fill in tax form as resident alien or non resident ? [ 7 Answers ]

I am from China and I held B1 to enter US in Jan.2001 and changed the status B1 to F1 on 12/2６/2001. I returned to China and returned to USA ｉｎ ２００５ ｗｉｔｈ ａ ｎｅｗ Ｆ１ ｖｉｓａ ． I had no income in 2001 and 2002 and I failed to fill in the tax return in 2001 and 2002 since I didn't know I needed to do so ...

Resident or Non-Resident Alien for L-1 with Business Trip [ 1 Answers ]

I arrived in US on May 5, 2006 on L-1 visa with my wife (L-2). My payroll with the company started in June 2006, because there was a bumpy transition from payroll in my country of origin to US office payroll. I stayed in the US until September 23, 2006 where I was sent on a business trip to my...

Am I a resident / non-resident alien? What forms do I file? [ 5 Answers ]

I am an Indian national. I came to the U.S in Aug 2004 on an F1 visa. I converted to OPT status on February 13, 2006 and earned substatntial income on this status. My status convered to H1-B valid from 1st October,2006. Do I file dual-status taxes? - does this mean I still get the 4850$...

1040NR -> 1040: Non-resident Alien to Resident Alien? [ 1 Answers ]

I've heard a rumor that after 5 years of being an international student filling out 1040NRs, you are supposed to start filling out a 1040 instead of a 1040NR. I've been in the States since 2001 (F-1 undergrad, then 1 year of F-1 OPT, and now with a new F-1 for grad school), 6 years so far and...

Resident or Non-resident Alien for tax year 2006? [ 3 Answers ]

Hi I have been in the US since 20th January 2006 and am on the payroll of my company since July 2006 , for the purpose of filling Tax returns for the year 2006 , am I a resident Alien or a non-resident alien?

View more questions Search