Date for filing First Year Choice tax returns
Hi,
I am working on a L1 visa here arrived here in July 07. My wife and kid are currently back in India and would be joining me here only by mid-may 2008. For the year 2007, if I file returns jointly with my wife I would be able to claim both of them as dependents. However, by what date would I be allowed to file the First Year Choice tax returns since she is due to be here only my mid-may and the last date for filing taxes is April 15th 2008.
Do I have to fill in any form asking for an extension of the tax return filing date?
Again, my wife is a housewife back in India so there is no income from her side, so apart from my US income is there anything else that comes under the scope of 'world-wide income'.
Also, can I apply for the ITIN for them after they arrive here in May 2008 and use that number for filing the 2007 tax returns or can I file for their ITIN now? If yes, what documents do I need now for filing for the ITIN.
Regards,
Joseph