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    Mar 11, 2007, 07:56 AM
    Resident Alien - Foreign Tax Credit
    Query 1 :-
    I came to US (first time) on 2nd April 2006 on L1 with my wife. I am in US since then. I believe my status will be resident alien. For Jan to March 2006, I have Indian Income (Salary) & Indian tax deducted on the same. How should I mention the deducted Indian tax while filing federal return? Does any software support Foreign Tax Credit feature ?


    Query2:-
    I am in the state of Louisiana since the time (April 2006), I arrived in US. In this case, will I be considered part year or full year resident of Louisiana? Does foreign income/tax has to be mentioned for filing State tax also?
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    Mar 11, 2007, 10:42 AM
    Actually you are dual status (and should file a dual status return -- see publication 519). BUT you may elect to be residents for the full year in which case you must report your income from India as well (and yes, then claim a foreign tax credit).
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    Mar 11, 2007, 10:32 PM
    Another great answer by TaxSearcher!
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