View Full Version : 2011 Tax help
mitu0984
May 23, 2012, 05:48 AM
I got married on Dec 31 2010 and my wife came to USA on March 21st 2012. Can I claim her on my 2011 Tax returns? I am a US Citizen and a resident of NJ.
JudyKayTee
May 23, 2012, 05:54 AM
Your filing status is married IF you were married on the last day of the year.
You were.
AtlantaTaxExpert
May 23, 2012, 08:27 AM
Which means you can file jointly for BOTH 2010 & 2011.
mitu0984
May 23, 2012, 10:09 AM
Even though she wasn't in USA for the whole year?
AtlantaTaxExpert
May 23, 2012, 03:22 PM
Yes; your spouse's physical location is irrelevant. She could be on Mars For all the IRS cares