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    Apr 3, 2008, 05:32 PM
    Resident or nonresident for tax purposes in J-1
    Hi,
    I am a J-1 scholar, single, since May 30, 2007 throughout the whole year 2007. According to the " substantial presence test" I qualify as a resident of US (216 days constant stay as work days).
    I am exempt from any FICA tax withholding for the US-India income tax treaty, article 22.

    Which form shall I use to file fed tax return. I want to qualify for the recent "economic stimulus plan by IRS". Nonresident aliens are not eligible for that plan. So, can you please suggest me how should I file my tax return to get the economic stimulus plan ?

    Thanks.
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    Apr 4, 2008, 03:13 AM
    On J1 you are exmpt from residency for 2 years (or more for students). You can only file nonresident tax return. You will also file form 8843.
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