[sp2003]

Hi,

I came to US on 8th Dec 2007 on l1 visa. Now for the year for 2007 I need to file income tax returns. As I do not pass substantial presence test I need to file 1040NR. Correct me If I am wrong.

As I prefer to do it myself instead of going for any tax agents. I do have few questions, I would be grateful If I can get answers for these.

1. While filling 1040NR form I didn't find a field or section where I can mention my social security tax and medicare tax withheld by my employer. My employer has already deducted and the information is available in W2, but do I need to mention it some where in 1040NR? If yes where?

2. I have been told by people that for the first time you can't do e-filing and you have to do a paper filing. Is that true?

3. For the state tax return I will have to submit form 540(NR). Right?

Thanks in Advance

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

1) Social Security and Medicare are NOT addressed in your annual tax return. These are FLAT taxes withheld and paid by the employer.

2) True; Forms 1040NR and 1040NR-EZ must be mailed; they CANNOT be efiled.

3) Yes, as a part-year resident of California.