Hi,

i came to US on 28th June 2008, so for the Tax yr 2008 i stayed in US for 186 days - i will be resident. my questions is -

when i file my Tax - should i file the Tax return for the wages in W2

should i show my income which i received in India between Jan and june ?

Thx

MukatA

If you are siingle, then you will file dual status tax return. You will not report India income on the tax return.

amaranna

i am married and my wife is with me

MukatA

If you are filing joint return as residents, then both of you must declare your worldwide income. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

IntlTax

With a joint tax return you will probably owe less U.S. tax because you can claim the standard deduction of $10,900.