frick93
Feb 1, 2012, 12:52 PM
Okay, I need clarification about the Dual Status Filing
1. I have been a resident for Tax Purposes for the past 5 years and 2011 was my year of departure from the US. I have a wife and Child and I've filled married jointly with dependent in the past. My only Income Was while I was a resident, I have no US income as a non resident
1. According to Pub 519, I need to file a Dual Status and I can claim itemized deductions for the Income. How does that work in practice? For example, If I'm entitled to mortgage premiums and charitable contributions and I report it on 1040Sch A how do I show it on 1040NR schA since there is no space for Mortgage premiums?
2. Another confusing item-Publication 519 says I can't choose MFJ as Dual Status (also as a non resident) but then claim "subject to general qualifications, I can claim an exemption for spouse and dependent", how can I claim an exemption for a spouse if I can't choose MFJ?
3.Also reading through the answers to some questions, I have seen advice that says just file 1040 since there was no US income as a non resident.
Please advice
1. I have been a resident for Tax Purposes for the past 5 years and 2011 was my year of departure from the US. I have a wife and Child and I've filled married jointly with dependent in the past. My only Income Was while I was a resident, I have no US income as a non resident
1. According to Pub 519, I need to file a Dual Status and I can claim itemized deductions for the Income. How does that work in practice? For example, If I'm entitled to mortgage premiums and charitable contributions and I report it on 1040Sch A how do I show it on 1040NR schA since there is no space for Mortgage premiums?
2. Another confusing item-Publication 519 says I can't choose MFJ as Dual Status (also as a non resident) but then claim "subject to general qualifications, I can claim an exemption for spouse and dependent", how can I claim an exemption for a spouse if I can't choose MFJ?
3.Also reading through the answers to some questions, I have seen advice that says just file 1040 since there was no US income as a non resident.
Please advice