H1-B income tax: Here's how to file your taxes and what documents are required
Hindustan TimesThe H1-B status allows a qualified non-immigrant alien, or an alien who does not hold a lawful residency permit, to work in the United States as a specialist occupation worker. For federal income tax purposes, an alien in H-1B status—referred to as a "H-1B alien"—will often be considered a resident of the United States provided they satisfy the Substantial Presence Test. Form 1040-NR must be filed by H-1B visa holders who are categorised as non-resident aliens on the last day of the tax year in order to disclose income, while resident aliens must submit Form 1040. Before filing, holders of H-1B visas should collect all required tax documentation, such as their Form W-2, social security card, investment income statements, any forms from the 1099 series, and other pertinent income data. Here are the steps one must follow to file H-1B taxes Check your tax residency status: To find out if you are a resident or non-resident alien for tax reasons, use the Substantial Presence Test.
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