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    Apr 8, 2007, 12:46 PM
    OPT-HI change
    Hi,
    I moved from anF1(OPT) status to H1 in May of 2006. I'm a bit confused about the status I should be filing my taxes under.
    Can someone help out?
    Thanks.
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    Apr 8, 2007, 06:40 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by trisha_black
    Hi,
    I moved from anF1(OPT) status to H1 in May of 2006. I'm a bit confused about the status I should be filing my taxes under.
    Can someone help out?
    Thanks.

    It depends somewhat on when your F1 began. From the facts provided, it looks most likely that you are a dual status alien. This is a little bit complex in terms of what you should file. Check Publication 519 for details or hire a tax professional to do it for you.
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    Apr 14, 2007, 09:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by The Texas Tax Expert
    It depends somewhat on when your F1 began. From the facts provided, it looks most likely that you are a dual status alien. This is a little bit complex in terms of what you should file. Check Publication 519 for details or hire a tax professional to do it for you.

    My F1 began in January 2003. I switched to OPT in August 2005 and to H1 in May 2006. I've not been out of the country during this time, except for a month in 2005
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    Apr 14, 2007, 10:14 AM
    Yes, then if you are not married, you have a classic dual status filing situation. You are essentially dividing your year into a part non-resident and part resident.

    If you are married you can elect to be a resident for the full year with your spouse. Otherwise do the dual status.
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    Apr 20, 2007, 11:45 AM
    Agreed; unless you are married, dual-status return is required.
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