FY2010 Tax return for new Resident

[Oracle4US]

I'am a U.S. LPR since Nov 1, 2009.
Should I declare my wages from Nov.1 to Dec.31, 2009 on < 2009 Individual Income Tax Return > or I have to wait to fill later for the FY2010 Tax return?
Thank you for your advise.

 

[nelsona]

You will file your 2009 tax return sometime after January 2010, using the IRS Form 1040 for 2009.
You are considered a part-year resident, or dual-status taxpayer (non-resident for the first part of year, resident for the latter part). There are special rules to follow for "first-year" taxation, see IRS Publication 519.

 

[Oracle4US]

Thank you so much for this good advice Nelsona.

 

[sunandoghosh]

New to USA on H1B - Getting Paid from January 20 2010
Hi Experts,

Need one urgent guidance. Pls advice

I am New to USA on H1B - Getting Paid from January 20 2010 and will be here probably for a year.

Do I need to -

1. Register with IRS like we have to obtain SSN etc
2. File IT return in USA for year 15 April 2010

Pls guide. I am very scared and confused. Pls explain.

Regards
Sunando