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    Feb 17, 2009, 12:38 PM
    Resident / NOn Resident Status for Tax Purpose
    Hi,

    I am working in the US on my H1B Visa. In the F.Y. 2008, I have stayed in the US for less than 181 days and 2008 was my trip to the US. However, I have continued to work in the US in 2009 and would work for the entire 2009.

    Can you please advise, if I am eligible to file my taxes as a "Resident Alien".
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    Feb 18, 2009, 02:27 AM

    If you are single, you will file nonresident tax return for 2008.
    Read about H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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