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    Sep 29, 2014, 05:53 AM
    Tax exemption for French under H1B visa
    Hello,
    I arrived in Boston at the end of August and officially started work on Sept 2nd.
    I am working at a hospital as a fellow on a H1B visa.
    Am I entitled to tax exemption and, if so, for how long and how do I claim it?
    Thank you very much for your help.
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    Sep 29, 2014, 07:32 AM
    Because the H-1B visa is a work visa, you probably are NOT entitled to tax exemption.

    However, I need to know the NATURE of the work you are doing under the fellowship before I give you the final advice.
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    Sep 29, 2014, 08:01 AM
    I am an orthodontist doing clinical work and research in cleft lip and palate.
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    Sep 29, 2014, 07:50 PM
    In my opinion, the clinical WORK over-rides the research portion of the work. The income you earn will be fully taxable.
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