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    Mar 23, 2007, 05:21 AM
    H1B visa - tax issue
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    Is it if you are on H1b visa, you have to pay tax even though you don't have any job.

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    Apr 3, 2007, 06:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ajssap
    Hi All

    Is it if u r on H1b visa, u have to pay tax even though u dont have any job.

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    You pay tax on your earnings. If you are not earning anything then you won't need to pay tax. Your H1 sponsor suppose to pay you a salary whether the company has work for you to do or not, otherwise they should provide plane tickets for you to return to your home company.
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