razzamataz
Jun 17, 2007, 06:40 AM
Most of the questions swing around the idea that both expat spouses are American citizens or that the American one is making all th money. My case it a bit different.
My Thai wife makes quite a bit of money and follows all the tax laws of Thailand. She is not a green card holder or US citizen in any way. She has only been to the US once for a short visit. I am between jobs and have no income... maybe some later this year but well under the 82,400 foreign deduction.
Ive filed every year so all my taxes are current. Can I file married filing separately and just be done with it ? Would she have any tax liability with the IRS ? It would seem rather silly if she did. Just cause she married me, now she would have to pay US tax? :eek:
Can someone please clarify how the IRS treats this situation ?
David
My Thai wife makes quite a bit of money and follows all the tax laws of Thailand. She is not a green card holder or US citizen in any way. She has only been to the US once for a short visit. I am between jobs and have no income... maybe some later this year but well under the 82,400 foreign deduction.
Ive filed every year so all my taxes are current. Can I file married filing separately and just be done with it ? Would she have any tax liability with the IRS ? It would seem rather silly if she did. Just cause she married me, now she would have to pay US tax? :eek:
Can someone please clarify how the IRS treats this situation ?
David