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F-1 resident alien F-2 wife american baby. Head of household or married jointly?

Asked Feb 24, 2012, 09:25 AM — 3 Answers
Under the substantial test, I became a resident alien. I've been married for 3 years to a non-resident alien not eligible for a SSN (therefore no income) under a F-2 and we have a 2 year old daughter. Do I file my taxes as head of household or married filing jointly?

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Feb 24, 2012, 04:49 PM


If you in fact are a resident alien, you can file jointly with your wife, with her choosing to be treated as a resident alien.
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Mar 8, 2012, 02:11 PM
Thank you
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Mar 9, 2012, 07:00 AM


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