Hi
I am in USA on L1B Visa since 10 July 2010. My family (Wife and daughter) joined me in Oct 2010. They have valid L2 visa and SSN. I miss SPT Test by 7 days.
Could you please guide me
1. Can I file Income Tax jointly as married?
2. Shall I declare 2010 Income in Home country? Will that be taxed in USA?
3. What all forms Do I need to fill up.

Thanks

1. Yes
2. Yes. You will claim earned income exclusion and or foreign tax credit.
3. Tax return with form W-7 (ITIN application) and First Year Choice letter. Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/08/us-visas.html)

Hi MukatA,
1. I have SSN for my dependents, Do I still need to apply for ITIN?
2. Any specific form for Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign tax credit?

Thank you for your help.

1. No.
2. Form 2555 and Form 1116. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-citizen-or-resident-with-foreign.html)