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    Swetha Shetty Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 5, 2007, 06:15 PM
    H1 status, can I claim EIC and Child Tax Credit
    Hello,

    I came to US for the first time on April 17th 2006.

    My son was born in India on July 24th. My wife and my son later joined me in US on Dec 5th 2006

    My gross income for the finanicial Year 2006 was around 24000/-

    Can you please let me know what would be my tax filing status, would we be eligible to claim EIC and Child Tax credit.

    Regards,

    Veeranna
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    Mar 7, 2007, 09:08 PM
    Veeranna:

    You can file jointly with your wife and both choose to be treated as resident aliens. You can file immediately.

    Your child will be eligible for the Child Tax Credit, but NOT the EIC.
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