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    Lilyyan Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 17, 2009, 11:04 PM
    H1b, nonresident alien or resident alien?
    Here is my situation:

    I am an Chinese citizen and came to US on 27th August 2008 on H1B Visa. Since 27th August 2008, I have been working in USA. However, I do not satisfy the Substantial Presence Test. From January to June 2008 I received salary from Chinese company. Now I am about filing taxes forms, and I really not sure which status I should be.

    My Questions is:

    1. Can I file taxes as a nonresident citizen?
    2. Which form do I need to file?

    Your help is really appreciated. Thank you very much!
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    Feb 17, 2009, 11:41 PM

    If you are single, then you can file only the nonresident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.
    Read about H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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    Feb 18, 2009, 09:01 AM

    Thanks, MukatA. The information you offered helps me a lot.
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