Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    mpcarlo729's Avatar
    mpcarlo729 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 21, 2007, 07:39 AM
    How do we file 2006 return
    I am married, wife on F1 visa studying at college. I was an F1 visa but obtained a H1b on November 1, 2006. We both have been in the United States since 1 Feb 2005. How should we file?
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 23, 2007, 09:41 AM
    You can file as a non-resident alien and claim your wife as a dependent on Form 1040NR...

    OR

    You can file jointly with your wife and you BOTH choose to be treated as resident aliens for ALL of 2006.

    However, by making the joint filing decision, you make your wife liable to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on any OPT assignment she may get after she graduates from school.

    Something to think about!
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Can I amend 2004 return using turbotax 2006 software [ 1 Answers ]

Hi, I want to amend my 2004 return. I do not have 2004 turbotax software. Can I use turbotax 2006 software.

2006 Non-Resident Tax Return [ 2 Answers ]

Hi I'm a resident of India and come to USA on L1B from India in Nov 4 '2006. I'm working in IBM. I'm living in Garden Grove, CA. I've got my W2 and now I want to file my Tax. 1. What're the Forms I need to fill up for federal and state Tax return? I'm suppose to get refund from...

2006 - Tax return [ 1 Answers ]

Hi, I am from India, I entered US in October 17th 2006 with H1 visa. This is my first entry to US. Would like to know (for tax return) whether I am Non Resident alien or Resident alien. Which form I need to use 1040NR or 1040EZ for tax return? And I am married but wife is not staying with me...

Work and Travel - tax return 2006 [ 1 Answers ]

I was on a Work and Travel program in 2006. I am from Bulgaria and would like to know about the itemise deductions some more. I read aboput that I can use personal exemptions on the amount of 3300 USD for 2006 and itemise deductions. Is this correct? Can I put my work and travel program cost and...

Tax Return Till march 31 2006 [ 1 Answers ]

Hello I'm on H1-B, I'm going back to india and may not come back to US So I want to clear all my tax dues I want to fill the tax return till march 31 2006, how Can I do that and I don't have a W4 form for the perion Jan06 - marc 06 Thanks Sukhmeet

View more questions Search