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Subject:		Form W-8BEN and becoming a Resident Alien
Name:		joshua
Date Posted:		May 19, 08 - 10:44 AM
Message:		I arrived in the US on a J-1 in late 2006, in April 2008 I changed over to an E-3. My understanding is that for 2006 and 2007 I was not a resident alien for tax purposes, but for 2008 I will be (I will be in the US for more than 183 days in 2008, on the E-3 Visa). My questions: I filled out a W-8BEN at my bank and employer when I arrived on my J-1. Now that I am/will this year become, a resident alien for tax purposes, should I immediately fill out whatever form is used by U.S. persons, and cancel the W-8BEN? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Form W-8BEN and becoming a Resident Alien by Gary W. Carter · May 27, 08 - 1:01 PM Thanks very much (nt) by joshua · Jun 6, 08 - 1:44 PM

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