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leetec
Apr 16, 2007, 06:11 AM
I started working on a h1b visa in nov of 2007, i was doing opt for 2 years prior to that up to oct of 2007 , i filed tax return last year
now i need to no which form to use to file
also my wife is here and my kid also , they have no social security or tax number
can i put them on as dependents?
can i deduct donations i made to goodwill?
thanks in advance
ps. im from jamaica and have been here for 4 years
AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 21, 2007, 06:54 AM
You can file jointly with your wife and both choose to be treated as resident aliens. This will allow you to claim you child and will make $19,900 of your income exempt from taxes, PLUS make you eligible for the Child Tax Credit.

You will need to complete Form W-7 to apply for ITINs for your wife and child, then submit them with your tax return.

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