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    Oct 4, 2011, 10:22 AM
    Would like to know about L1visa and tax
    What type of tax is applied when on L1 visa
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    Oct 4, 2011, 02:33 PM
    It depends on a number of variables.

    First, what is the source of your pay? Is the source your home country, or a U.S. company?

    Second, HOW LONG were you in the U.S. in the calendar year?

    Answer these questions and I can give more definitive guidance.
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    Oct 4, 2011, 07:22 PM
    Source of income: working for some firm in US and foreign bank a/c interest earning only.During L1from 2002 Dec to June 2005 stayed 9 months in US.june 2005 got green card.
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    Oct 5, 2011, 09:17 AM
    For December 2002, you were a non-resident alien and should have filed Form 1040NR.

    For 2003 and all following years, you were a resident alien and should have filed Form 1040.

    Since the income was from a U.S. firm, you were liable for FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes from the first you started working in the U.S. in December 2002.
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