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sajanparihar

Mar 25, 2009, 01:30 PM

Hi,

I am an international student from India and would like to know whether I can claim additional exemption of $3,500 for my wife who is on F2

MukatA

Mar 25, 2009, 01:45 PM

Yes, as per tax treaty, you can claim exemption for your wife if she did not have any income in the year.
Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-tax-filing-requirements-for-non.html)

sajanparihar

Mar 25, 2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks Mukat for your prompt reply.