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    Nov 11, 2007, 08:56 PM
    Which form to fill w9 or orW-8BEN
    Hello ,

    I am from India on H1-B status from Jan 2007,I have started my work from Jan 2007 and was on pregnancy leave for 4 months.Now I want to know WHat is my Status for tax purposes.

    I have ESOP of US based company,so I want to know which form should I fill W-9 orW-8BEN.

    Thanks a Lot,
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    Nov 13, 2007, 09:27 AM
    Fill out the W-9, as you will probably be filing as a resident alien (jointly with your spouse).
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