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    Feb 10, 2009, 02:49 PM
    L1 A 1040 NR to 1040 & Recovery Rebate eligibility
    Hi

    I have 2 questions -

    I started working in the US on L1 A visa in Dec of 2007. Hence I filed my returns on the 1040 NR form for 2007.

    Question 1 -
    I have worked through 2008 in the US. I assume I can now use the standard 1040 form, as I meet the substantial presence criteria for 2008. I have a wife and 2 kids (as dependants), filing jointly. Please correct me if I am wrong and what I need to be doing instead?

    Question 2-

    Since I filed as Non-Resident alien for 2007, I was not eligible for the stimulus check at that time. Now that I have been a resident for the past whole year, will I be eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit?

    Your advice will be very much appreciated.


    Thanks & Regards
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    Feb 10, 2009, 11:38 PM

    For 2008 you will file joint return as residents and claim your kids. You will get child tax credit and recovery rebate (stimulus rebate).
    Read about L1 tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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    Feb 26, 2009, 02:21 PM
    NOTE: The Recovery Rebate Credit is available to you ONLY IF your wife has a SSN. If she has an ITIN, you are NOT eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit.
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