deepakz_world
Oct 6, 2008, 12:52 AM
Hi,
First of all, I am not able to change the subject. It should say: Can I file as a resident alien?
I live in bay area. I started on H-1B on Oct 1, 2007. Before that, I was on F-1. Also, I got married in Nov, 2007 and my wife is here with me since Dec, 2007 on H-4. I filed for tax return extension earlier this year.
My question today is:
Can I file my taxes as Resident Alien (instead of non-resident)? Also, what would be my status while filing it: Married filing separately or Married filing jointly (considering my wife is in US on H-4 visa, she doesn't work and of course, doesn't have an SSN). Also, we both have been in US without any gap since Dec, 2007.
Any help is greatly appretiated.
First of all, I am not able to change the subject. It should say: Can I file as a resident alien?
I live in bay area. I started on H-1B on Oct 1, 2007. Before that, I was on F-1. Also, I got married in Nov, 2007 and my wife is here with me since Dec, 2007 on H-4. I filed for tax return extension earlier this year.
My question today is:
Can I file my taxes as Resident Alien (instead of non-resident)? Also, what would be my status while filing it: Married filing separately or Married filing jointly (considering my wife is in US on H-4 visa, she doesn't work and of course, doesn't have an SSN). Also, we both have been in US without any gap since Dec, 2007.
Any help is greatly appretiated.