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    Jul 11, 2008, 05:08 PM
    TAX treaty for J2
    My wife works in California. She is J1 Visa holder and tax treaty. I got work authorization (as J2). We are from India.

    She doesn't pay TAX being a Tax treaty.
    Do I need to pay Tax?
    We are staying in USA less than 2 years

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    Jul 14, 2008, 08:18 AM
    Yes, YOU need to pay taxes.

    The treaty exemption that allows your wife to "work" tax- free does NOT apply to you.
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