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RamRangarajan
Mar 10, 2007, 07:11 AM
Hi.

My wife is on a F1 status. Through out 2006. I am on a H1 B status.
Prior to 2006 she was on H4.
She is paying Resident fees, since I am a resident. I am supporting her in her travel to school and in her education expenses.
Can I claim her as a dependent ?

Thanks for your advice

Ram

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 11, 2007, 09:53 PM
Ram:

It would be better for you to file jointly. That way, you can deduct the education expenses or claim an Education Credit.