Hi I am first time filing the Tax returns in US I am a software engineer and presently located in WA state. I am in US since late July 06 and my wife comes here in second week of Nov 06.
My questions are
1. Can we file Tax returns Jointly if so which form I should fill (here I am talking about Federal tax only)?

2. My wife doesn't have ITIN number and when we went to the IRS office they refuse to accept the form separately I mean they need tax return form with that.

3. I want to know how I can get the maximum returns? :)

Thanks

Waiting for your valuable replies

Hi i am first time filing the Tax returns in US i am a software engineer and presently located in WA state. I am in US since late july 06 and my wife comes here in second week of Nov 06.
My questions are
1. Can we file Tax returns Jointly if so which form i should fill (here i am talking about Federal tax only)?

2. My wife doesn't have ITIN number and when we went to the IRS office they refuse to accept the form separately i mean they need tax return form with that.

3. I want to know how i can get the maximum returns? :)

Thanks

Waiting for your valuable replies
Hi,

1. Yes, you can file married filing jointly
2. When you have your tax docs ready, you need to submit the ITIN application at the same time
3. Go ahead with a consultant, don't do a self return (thats my experience, I have saved more)

Thanks for your reply. But please tell me which form I should fill and how much normally consultatnt charges for this?

You will file Form 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040, depending on the complexity of your return.