what is the GEORGIA STATE TAX + other taxes for non-imgrantant H1B holder ??

Answer 1

Depending upon when you entered the U.S., for 2007 you may be nonresident, dual status resident or resident.

If you came to the U.S. in 2007, then you can only be non-resident or dual status resident (except if you are married and are resident for some part of 2007 and you are your spouse agree to file a joint return, then you both are treated as resident for the whole year.

Since you have asked this question, it appears that you have started your H-1B job recently. If you are single, you will file as nonresident, but you will still pay FICA taxes: social security at 6.2% and medicare at 1.45%.

As nonresident alien you will only get exemption of $3,400 and no standard deduction. You can use itemized deductions.

Read IRS Publication 519: U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.
www.irs.gov

Answer 2

Same as for a citizen or permanent resident. For tax purposes they are treated the same.

I will argue with my esteemed colleague, v b, over the form you'll file, however. He hasn't fully explained the rules for filing as a resident for tax purposes. For tax purposes you are considered a resident alien (and file Form 1040) if you meet one of 2 tests:

1. Green card test. OK, you have an H1-B visa, so we'll skip that.

2. Physical presence test. You meet that test if you were present in the US for at least 183 days in the current tax year plus the 2 prior tax years, counting all of the days in the current year (2007), 1/3 of the days in 2006 and 1/6 of the days in 2005. That sounds complex but if you were in the US for 183 or more days in 2007 you meet the physical presence test and can ignore the calculations for the prior tax years.

Answer 3

When you get your W-2, it will show the amount of tax withheld for Georgia and any local taxes (there may not be any). This is the amount you will deduct on your 1040NR form.

If when you file with Georgia, you get a refund, you would include the refund on your 2008 tax form.