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    Jan 29, 2007, 06:49 AM
    Federal Tax status for HI-B Visa Holder
    Hi,
    I graduated in May 2005 and have been holding a H1-B visa since December 2005. I am wondering what is my tax status for this year ? Which form should I fIll out? Is it possible for me to file my taxes as if I was a permanent resident even though I do not hold a green card (In the past I was filling out eith form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ)?


    NB: I am from Ivory Coast so I do not benefit from any tax treaties.

    Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Jan 29, 2007, 06:51 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lacolombe007
    Hi,
    I graduated in May 2005 and have been holding a H1-B visa since December 2005. I am wondering what is my tax status for this year ? Which form should I fIll out? Is it possible for me to file my taxes as if I was a permanent resident even though I do not hold a green card (In the past I was filling out eith form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ)?


    NB: I am from Ivory Coast so I do not benefit from any tax treaties.

    Thanks in advance for your help.
    Previously to me obtaining the H1-B visa status, I am in the US as a F-1 student for 4 years and was filing for federal taxes (1040NR)
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    Jan 29, 2007, 11:46 AM
    You are a resident alien because you have been an H-1B for ALL of 2006.

    You will need to file Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for 2006.

    If you want professional help on these issues, contact me at [email protected].
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    Jan 29, 2007, 11:56 AM
    Thanks very much :-)
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    Jan 29, 2007, 12:08 PM
    Glad to help!
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