I have moved from India in April, I have already paid the tax in India for the income Jan-April. Do I need to show this in US filing, if yes, where in turbo tax I show it

[LinaJ2018 · Accepted solution]

No, you don't need to show that on your US taxes. Here is why:

If April 2018 is the first time when you enter the US, you are a dual-state alien.  

From January to April, you will file as a nonresident only report any US source income hence nothing from India needs to be reported.

From May to December, you are a resident and will report worldwide income including your income from India for that period of time if there is any.   

To file as a dual status, here is the information:

1. From January to April, you will file a Form 1040-NR to report any US source income if there is any.  You can use Sprintax or download from IRS website 1040NR.
2. From May to December, you will file as a resident with TurboTax reporting worldwide income.  You cannot e-file but must paper-file 
3. To submit both Form 1040 and 1040NR together, see DualStatus under What and Where To File for a Dual-Status Year

[rajdeep81358]

Does this means I have to file two returns in US, one as non resident for jan-april and other as resident from may-dec

[LinaJ2018]

Yes, that's correct.  You will file as a dual status. Please see edited answer above.  I added some information.

[rajdeep81358]

One question, why you mentioned to that I cannot efile thru turbotax, please help to understand..

[LinaJ2018]

Because we don't support the 1040NR.  To submit both forms, you would need to paper file.  See the attached blue link DualStatus.

[rajdeep81358]

the link is pointing to 1040NR 2017, I hope the same form also works for 2018. Also can I use the turbotax to prepare the 1040 2018, and take the printout and then file separetly, which would mean I use turbotax for doing all the calculations, else my turbotax will get wasted which I bought

[LinaJ2018]

It is for 2018.  Try agiain : <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nr.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nr.pdf</a>. Yes, you can use TT to prepare form 1040.

[rajdeep81358]

sorry for the novice question, after filling both 1040 and 1040NR, where to upload the two documents.. is there any site where I can register and then upload the two documents in IRS. If yes, can you share the link

[LinaJ2018]

what do you mean by upload ?  You don't need to register with IRS.  You basically print out both Form 1040 and NR and mail them together.

[rajdeep81358]

ok Thanks, got it.. I also need to know about california state tax, is the process similar that I need two different filing, one from Jan-April and other for May-Dec, if yes, please let me know the processes.