Tax Filing status - Resident or Non Resident

[amaranna]

Hi,
I came to US on 28th June 08 and working in Minneapolis till Date. Wat will be my filing status Resident or Non resident ?

i see in the IRS doc saying u should file as Dual Status or if u file as Resident all the worldwide income should be declared.

I am confused .... y should i so my income in India for the 1st 6 month and pay more Tax here.

Pls reply

[immihelp]

Resident.

Even if you have to pay the tax on your worldwide income, you can claim foreign tax credit.

[dimple2001]

Hi,
I came to US on 28th June 08 and working in Minneapolis till Date. Wat will be my filing status Resident or Non resident ?

i see in the IRS doc saying u should file as Dual Status or if u file as Resident all the worldwide income should be declared.

I am confused .... y should i so my income in India for the 1st 6 month and pay more Tax here.

Pls reply

You just have to file 1040 (as a tax resident) and declare the income you earned in the US in 2008 (whatever shows in W2). Nothing else.