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    gauthamv Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 17, 2007, 06:27 PM
    Tax returns.what I need to do
    I recently moved to US on a L1B visa some 4 months back
    My concern is what should I do with respect to the tax returns filing?
    Do I need to file?If yes on what basis?As a non-resident alien?
    An my another question is - Am I exempt from backup withholding?

    If someone could throw some light on this, it'd be great!. Thanks!
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    Apr 24, 2007, 09:17 AM
    If you were paid in your home country currency and did NOT receive a W-2, your salary is likey exempt from income taxes.

    If youDID get a W-2, then you should file as a non-resident alien, filing Form 1040NR-EZ.
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    May 12, 2007, 07:00 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert - Thank you for the response... it helped me..

    Cheers!
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    May 14, 2007, 09:20 AM
    Glad to help!
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