Should H1B visa workers file taxes?
If you were a H1B visa worker in the United States in 2009, and you are a non resident alien, then you must file taxes. Which tax form should H1B visa workers use? If you were a H1B visa worker in the United States in 2009, and you are a non resident alien, then you must use form 1040NR. Can international students or H1B workers be considered resident aliens? Yes, international students or H1B workers can be considered resident aliens under one of two conditions. According to the IRS, a person is considered a resident alien if they have a green card or they pass the substantial presence test. Everyone knows what a green card is but what is the substantial presence test? It basically means that you have been in the United States for over 31 days during 2009 and over 183 days during 2009, 2008 and 2007. The 183 number must be calculated using a special formula. To see if you pass the substantial presence test, see page 3 of this IRS publication. Almost all international students who have
