Hi ,

I came to US on July 4th on L1A Visa - moved from Germany (though I am an Indian National). I am being paid by my Company's US office now with Salary in US $s. My wife and my 2 yr old joined me initially from Jul 13th for about 4 weeks - went back to Germany and finally joined me again from 13th Nov 2006. Spouse working for German Co. will be having income till Mar '2007. I and my spouse have been taxed in Germany according to normal tax laws. I have the SSN but not my kid and wife.
Can you help / suggest us what all needs to be taken care of for filing the returns for the last year jointly :
What forms would be required to fill in ? Would we be considered Resident or Non Resident alien and Family or Single ?
I came here for a training for 3 weeks in Oct 2005 on business visa. And in 2006 for 1 week again on Business visa.
Can we apply for ITIN for my kid and wife while filing the tax ?
Any other requirements for filing the returns? What would be the last date for filing such return ?

We obviously want to maximize our tax refund with a correctly filed Tax return. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Prashanth Murthy

Contact me at the email below and I will cover all the details as to how I can help you file your return.