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    Feb 13, 2007, 03:18 PM
    f1-opt-h1b status how to file taxes
    Hello,
    Here is my case:
    I am indian.
    I was in California during ms (f1) till march 2006.after that I was on opt and was working in Arizona since June1st. From oct 1st 2006 I was on h1b.
    1.now what forms do I have to fill for federal and state taxes?
    2. do I have to fill separate forms for both my w2's or same ?
    3.is there any softwares which do this for me?
    4.are there any precautions I need to take while filling the forms up?
    Thank you and appreciate your answers
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    Feb 14, 2007, 09:52 PM
    1) File Form 1040NR for the federal return, as you will likely want to claim moving expenses on Form 3903. You will also need to file CA and AZ tax returns. You can get the forms off the state government websites.

    2) Combine the W-2s for the federal return. Pay taxes to CA only on income earned in CA and pay taxes to AZ only on income earned in AZ.

    3) CINTAX for the federal. I prefer TaxAct for the state returns.

    4) Read the instructions careful before starting.
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    Mar 21, 2007, 01:05 PM
    f1-opt-h1b status how to file taxes
    Hello,
    Here is my case:
    I am indian.
    I was in California during ms (f1) till march 2006.after that I was on opt and was working in Arizona since June1st. From oct 1st 2006 I was on h1b.
    I finished my federal taxes with CINTAX
    Now I a trying to fill up the state taxes separately for CA and AZ. If I use tax act, do I have to buy it separately for CA and AZ?
    Can you let me know.
    iamlovelyboy
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    Mar 23, 2007, 10:47 AM
    Yes, you will need to file the state software for TaxAct.

    You MAY want to try the on-line version of TaxAct. It's probably cheaper than buying the software.
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    Mar 23, 2007, 01:17 PM
    Atlanta Tax expert...
    I was trying to fill my CA 540NR form myself manually.
    http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/06_forms...?refresh=73744

    On line 13, Enter the federal adjusted gross income from FORM 1040NR EZ. When I filled federal taxes online through CINTAX, it gave me the AGI of CA and AZ's income. Why should I pay taxes to CA on income earned in AZ?
    What should I fill up on this line 13? Whatever is there on the 1040NR EZ that I filled.
    I feel I am paying taxes unnecasarily on CA tax.
    Please advise.
    Thank u
    iamlovelyboy
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    Mar 27, 2007, 09:33 PM
    Sorry, I do NOT have the time to walk you through the tax filing process. Too busy!
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    Mar 28, 2007, 08:57 AM
    Thanks for your help.
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    Apr 2, 2007, 01:26 PM
    Sorry I could not be more helpful!
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