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    deeptimansingh Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 3, 2008, 08:23 PM
    Filing Tax for first time in USA on L1 Visa
    Hi,

    I arrived in US on 3rd November 2007 on a L1 Visa with my wife. She is on L2 and soes not have a SSN or ITIN. I have few questions regarding filing my tax returns

    Which forms do I need to fill in
    Does my wife need a ITIN as I am claiming her as a dependent
    What's the last cutoff date
    Since I have not completed 183days to claim as a resident alien in US, is the process different?
    What all exemptions I can claim?

    Moreover I will be filing my Taxes in India for the period I worked there, i.e. From March 07- Oct 07. Does this affect anyway my tax return in US.

    I am asking all these questions because I went to H&R block and they told me that they will charge $300 for my tax returns...

    Thanks
    Deeptiman
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    Feb 4, 2008, 01:47 PM
    You should probably file as a non-resident alien. With less than two month's income, it is likely you will have little, if any, tax liablity, even if you cannot claim your wife as a dependent.

    As for the $300 charge from H&R Block, I will beat that hands down. Email at the address below.
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