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    Jan 31, 2007, 06:24 PM
    Dual Status? (Only two days on F1 then H1B, no treaty)
    Hi

    I hope someone can help me on this.

    I have been in the US for 3.5 years(still single); 2003.09~2006.1.2 on F1(including OPT)and 2006.01.03 ~ present on H1B. As you may have noticed, my H1B effective date was 2006.01.03. That means Jan.01 and Jan.02 I was still on OPT. Do I have to file as a dual status tax return this year? If I do, how do I put my income for those two days? They were holidays though. Or should I divided my salary divided by 365 and then times 2? What about my income from interest? That will be painful for me. Apart from the hassle, I may have to pay extra couple hundred bucks just for these TWO days. :mad:

    Thanks in advance.
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    Feb 1, 2007, 11:24 AM
    Yes, unfortunately, you MUST file as a dual-status alien UNLESS you are married. It is NOT fair, but it IS the law! Sorry about that.

    If you need professional help to file, contact me at [email protected].
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