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    mavricktax Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 24, 2009, 09:29 AM
    Which is an approperiate tax form to file for H1B visa holder?
    Hi All,

    Can some one help me in knowing the difference between the 1040 EZ and 1040NR-EZ forms?

    Am on a H1B visa, working in u.s from nov 2008. I need to file my tax for year 2008. Am consufed which of the forms do I need to file. Few people are filing the 1040NR-EZ , and few are doing 1040EZ, Hence I would request the users to please help in out in figuring out the difference and benefits on the each form, and conclude me which one do I need to file.
    I have received my W2 form from the employer too.

    Thanks.
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    Mar 24, 2009, 12:55 PM

    You did not complete substantial presence test in 2008. If you are single, then you can only file nonresident tax return Form 1040NR-EZ.
    Read about H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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    Mar 13, 2013, 07:51 AM
    I want to fill my tax returns for year of 2012. I was on H1 last year but now I am on F1 since October 2012. I have been staying in USA since 2 years continuously. I am confused about which form to fill; 1040NR-EZ or 1040EZ? Kindly help me with this.
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    Mar 13, 2013, 08:29 AM
    Since you were already a resident alien for 2012, you have the option to file as a resident, or to file dual-status. I believe that filing as a resident is almost always the best choice tax-wise.

    For 2013 to 2016, you will file as a non-resident alien until you change visa status, or until the end of 2016, whichever comes first.

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