hemantth
Mar 12, 2013, 03:00 PM
Hello,
I am married, and I have started working in U.S. on H1B visa from July 3rd 2012. I have completed 182 days in US, so I cannot file my taxes as Resident Alien.
I read over the IRS website and got some information. I have two options right now to file the taxes, I need to know which one is best
1) file as non-resident alien. (Downside is I cannot file jointly with my wife and cannot apply for her ITIN (W7). Note: She doesn't work here)
2) file as dual status: For this I will have to wait until I pass substantial presence test in 2013 before filing the taxes.
If I file under dual status
1) Do I have to report my income from India for the months Jan-June?
2) As I will be filing my return as individual, can I still apply for my wife's ITIN (W7)
Which is the best option? Appreciate any input in this regard.
I am married, and I have started working in U.S. on H1B visa from July 3rd 2012. I have completed 182 days in US, so I cannot file my taxes as Resident Alien.
I read over the IRS website and got some information. I have two options right now to file the taxes, I need to know which one is best
1) file as non-resident alien. (Downside is I cannot file jointly with my wife and cannot apply for her ITIN (W7). Note: She doesn't work here)
2) file as dual status: For this I will have to wait until I pass substantial presence test in 2013 before filing the taxes.
If I file under dual status
1) Do I have to report my income from India for the months Jan-June?
2) As I will be filing my return as individual, can I still apply for my wife's ITIN (W7)
Which is the best option? Appreciate any input in this regard.