Posted by: himalayandude January 23, 2008
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If you are in H1B, you file 1040.
If you are in US more that 5 years, you are considered as resident for tax purpose and file 1040. 1040 you get a higher tax exempt than 1040NR.
But, even if you don't want to be considered as resident for tax purpose, You can file 1040NR and Form 8840 and Form 8316 to get back your FICA(SS and Medicare tax).
Regarding your question about the $20,
I think it does not matter because it is your money. If it was other way around then i would definitely pay that. But, i am not a tax expert. The best thing to do to get your previous tax year information is to go to your local IRS office and ask them.
If you are in H1B, you file 1040.
If you are in US more that 5 years, you are considered as resident for tax purpose and file 1040. 1040 you get a higher tax exempt than 1040NR.
But, even if you don't want to be considered as resident for tax purpose, You can file 1040NR and Form 8840 and Form 8316 to get back your FICA(SS and Medicare tax).
Regarding your question about the $20,
I think it does not matter because it is your money. If it was other way around then i would definitely pay that. But, i am not a tax expert. The best thing to do to get your previous tax year information is to go to your local IRS office and ask them.
Last edited: 23-Jan-08 06:19 PM