Tax Filing Question

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Abed74

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I was trying to do my taxes for year 2008. I could not find where it ask for your immigration status (specially for federal taxes).I just wanna make sure i'm doing it right (I've a green card).

Wanted to check any of the people have the same isuue here or not.

Thanks for your help.
 
You can't find it because it doesn't ask. Also, remember that the IRS definitions of resident and non-resident are very different from those of the USCIS. As far as the IRS is concerned an illegal immigrant can still be a resident alien.

Unless 2008 was your first year in the US then your tax return must include all world-wide income for the year.
 
You are a resident alien, you are treated like a citizen for tax purpose. File either Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ. DO NOT FILE the Form 1040NR

dms1 is correct - make sure you report all of your income worldwide. If you paid taxes in another country you may qualify for foregin tax credits on your US tax return.
 
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