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    dxbabbas Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 24, 2006, 12:45 PM
    Status as resident / non - resident
    Hi
    Need some advise on the taxes - I had moved to NY in November 2005 with my wife. We had a baby in December 2005.

    I need to know my status as to whether I would need to file my return as Resident Alien or Non-Resident Alien.

    Also I want to know that since I received my SSN in January 2006. My employer paid me my relocation allowance and one month advance salary through Cheque. Hence as of 12/31/05, they don't have my W2 form. I am not too sure whether my tax was paid in 2005 or 2006 and when can I claim it.

    Lastly, while filing the return, can I claim for benefits on my depedents i.e. my wife and my child.

    Please advise... I am totally lost.
    Thanks in advance
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    Mar 24, 2006, 02:02 PM
    DxBabbas:

    HOW MUCH was the cheque and WHEN did you get it?

    If it was before 12/31/05, then you received income in 2005 and should file a 2005 tax return (if for no other reason than to get the withheld taxes refunded).

    If it was after 12/31/05, you don't have to worry about a 2005 tax return.
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