Did not get W-2, do I need to file taxes?

[needL1]

Hi,

I am currently in US on L1 visa. I arrived here at the end of Nov 2010, and got my first paycheck in January'2011. My arrears for 2010 was paid with the January salary. As such, I did not get any W-2 from my employer either. My question is, do I need to file taxes since I was not paid in 2010 and did not get a W-2?

[kabkaba]

It depends on the date payment was made. You will not get W2 if you did not receive any salary in 2010.
You should file a return with 0 income.

[needL1]

Thanks for the prompt reply. I did not get any payment in 2010. Do I need to file both federal tax return and state tax return?

[kabkaba]

Yes, should be a good idea to file both.

[needL1]

Thanks for the reply.