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brian4u1986
Mar 2, 2011, 04:07 PM
Hi,
I have H1b visa and this is my 2nd year on that. My wife is on f1. I got married last year in jan,2010.
What kind of income tax form I should use?
Should I file separately or jointly with my wife being dependent. I did pay her tuition fees. Should I get deduction for that?
Should I itemised return?
Thanks

MukatA
Mar 3, 2011, 01:33 AM
1. You can file joint return as residents, or
2. You can file as married filing separately and your wife files nonresident tax return and Form 8843.

brian4u1986
Mar 3, 2011, 11:15 AM
Thanks for the reply.
She did not earn at all during last year. So if she files separately there won't be any benefit in taxes.
Thanks