Confused over resident/non resident/dual status
Hi,
I'm in US on H1B visa from July 22,2007 , along with my wife on H4.
I fail the substantial presence test by about 20 days. So should I be filing as Non-resident/resident or dual status ?
Talked to one consultant who asked me to file as Non-resident, while another told that it isn't required as I'm married !
If I'm filing as non-resident, can I claim any excemption for my wife. As most documents mention that I should assume the status of 'single' when using NR form.
Can any of you clarify on which form I can use and which status I should use ?
Thanks a lot,
C'ian