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    Mar 26, 2007, 05:13 PM
    Taxes for changed status from OPT to H1-B during tax year 2006
    Filing taxes for someone who changed status from OPT to H1-B during tax year 2006
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    Mar 30, 2007, 11:51 AM
    If you changed visa status prior to 2 July 2006, you must file as a dual-status alien.

    If you changed visa status after 2 July 2006, you CAN file a dual-status return, but you can also file as a non-resident alien, which is a simpler return to file.
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