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@AtlantaTaxExpert: thanks a lot for your extremely helpful answers.

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As I had mentioned, my wife did not work prior to November 2012. Hence, I could claim a total of 3 exemptions.

I had some questions regarding filling W4 forms for my wife and me. I tried filling the forms using the instructions, but want to be sure I am doing it correctly.

I have been working since Jan...

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I had filed 1040 as Married Filing Jointly along with a W-7 ITIN application for my wife. I received a notice today from IRS saying that they have rejected the application. The reason given...

I have to file my tax return with a W-7 application for my wife. Recently, IRS has made some interim changes to its W-7 filing requirements.
2012 ITIN Review Frequently Asked Questions

In short,...

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I have to file Form W-7, but I am not sure which option to choose for the 'Reason you are submitting Form W-7' field since I am using First-Year choice...

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I had some questions related to Form 1116 since my wife worked in India from Jan to Aug 2011.

1. Is it mandatory to file Form 1116? Can I avoid this form...

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So I mention the income listed on 1042-S on 1040/Line 9a, enter it in Schedule B as a dividend and also add the federal tax withheld to the amount on...

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I will be filing using Form 1040. I have received a 1042-S form from a financial institution and it shows that federal tax has already been withheld for...

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I have decided to file using the 2nd option that you mentioned. I just had another question. If I understand you correctly, I should use Form 1040, and I...

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The following is my tax situation for 2011.
I was on F1-OPT visa from Jan 2011-Sept 2011. My visa status changed to H1-B in Oct 2011. I also got married in Oct 2011, hence, as on Dec 31,...