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    Default Failed to File a Tax Return While In the U.S. On a Visa

    I came to USA on H1B on Dec, 2007 on a visa from an ABC company. But on my arrival, I joined an XYZ company instead to work as an independent consultant until Feb, 09 and they gave me a tax form showing earnings of 68,000$ during that period (Dec 07 to Feb 09). That form does not state any taxes paid on my behalf. Since then, I have not had any job and I went to my country back for about 5 months and then came back to USA in Sept 09. Until today, I could not find a job and never applied for any unemployment benefits. I have never filed for any taxes and last month I recieved a letter from IRS to tell them whether I think I should file taxes or if I did, give them the appropriate info. I have a valid SSN and a Driving License. Since I lost my job back in Feb 09, I've survived by doing freelance work for very few individuals here in USA and abroad but that was not even bare minimum i.e. less than 300$ per month, hardly enough for my food or sharing a room (without any lease or rental agreements). My credit score is in the range of 450-500 as I could not pay my car payments, credit card payments and cell phone bills. My H1b is going to expire within next 3 months i.e. Oct, 2010 and I could not find no other employer to help me extend my visa. What should I do? I'm based in State of Florida.

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    Default Re: Failed to File a Tax Return While In the U.S. On a Visa

    If you didn't pay taxes on your earnings, you owe taxes on your earnings.

    If you're not employed, you're out of status.

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