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    Feb 21, 2006, 02:43 PM
    Simple opt --> h1b Tax Question(s)
    Hi there,

    I am a single little Canadian citizen with these characteristics:

    OPT from March 23, 2005 to August 17, 2005.
    H1B from September 17, 2005 to present.

    1) Does this qualify me for dual residecy?
    2) For two pay periods while I was on OPT (March/April), Social Security and Medicare were deducted from my paycheck. I was told that these deductions can be recovered, but I have received only one W2. Do I need two separate ones in order to recover the respective deductions?
    3) In total, what forms will I need to file?

    Thanks so much for your time!
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    Feb 21, 2006, 10:40 PM
    JFung:

    I strongly recommend you get professional help from someone versed in both U.S. and Canadian tax law.

    Assuming you were on a F-1 visa, you are dual-status alien.

    However, I do not know if Canada is taxing your U.S.-based income (I have no expertise in Canadian tax law). If so, you are probably entitled to a credit for paying those taxes.
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    Feb 22, 2006, 06:51 AM
    Thanks for your time ATE - I really appreciate it.
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