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    Apr 6, 2009, 12:31 PM
    First year of H1-B tax status
    Hi All,

    I came to US on H1-B in October 2008. I came on J1 visa in 2006 for 80 days. What is my status for filing taxes Non resident alien or resident alien?

    Thanks,
    Meenal
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    Apr 6, 2009, 03:01 PM

    If you are single, you will file nonresident tax return.
    Read about H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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    Apr 8, 2009, 09:54 PM
    Hi,
    Thanks a lot for your response!
    I have another query, can I then claim back social security and medicare taxes?

    Also I read I can file as resident alien if I take extension, then my worldwide income is taxable.
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    Apr 9, 2009, 09:04 AM

    You will not get the FICA taxes back.
    You can not file as resident alien for 2008.
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    Apr 9, 2009, 09:30 AM
    Thanks a lot Mukat. That's a great help. Actually I called IRS and they told me according publication 519 I can file as resident alien if I take extension so I be a resident alien in 2009 but then for 2008 I have to take care of my worldwide income.

    I am not sure what all forms I would need to fill and supporting documents and how complicated it will be

    If I file as NR then in itemized deduction can I put moving expenses. How to maximize my returns?
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    Jun 8, 2009, 02:45 PM
    The extension propcess of which you speak applies ONLY IF you are married.

    If you are single, then follow Mukata's advice and file as a non-resident alien. You can file Form 1040NR and submit Form 3903 for the moving expenses.
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