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kantilaal
Mar 5, 2009, 09:45 AM
Hello,

I am in US on H1 visa since last 4 years and from last 1 and 1/2 year my wife is also with me on H4 visa. In the last year she had done a Microsoft Certifation Exam. So can I claim the Exam Fees in my tax return?

If yes, how because I can not claim my wife as my depent. Please advise.

Thank you
MukatA
Mar 5, 2009, 10:42 PM
You can file joint return as residents and get standard deduction and exemptions for both of you. You can deduct tuition and fee expenses but certificate exam does not qualify.