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    leo76 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 13, 2007, 07:19 AM
    Status for tax purposes
    Hi,

    I came to the United States under tourist status on April and subsequently changed status to h1b on October. If this is the case, will I qualify as a resident alien for tax purposes as I've already spent 183 days in the US. Would my stay as a tourist count under the continuous residency rule?

    If I have dual-alien status, I am not qualified for standardized deductions right?

    Thanks for the help.
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    Feb 13, 2007, 11:16 AM
    You will need to file as a dual-status alien. No choice here unless you are married.

    Yes, dual-status tax returns allow for NO Standard Deduction.
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