Hi,

I am new to US. My Wife and children will join me in July 2008. I have few questions regarding the tax and expemption details.

1. What is the tax rate slab in Florida?
2. What will be Exemption for my wife and children(2)?
3. Is it necessary to have my wife and children's in US before 31st December for tax
Exepmtion?
4. If the ans is 'No' for Q 3 then what will the diff if there will be here or in India.
5. Please send me the easy to understand Guide for Tax and Exemption Details of L1 Visa(Florida).

Regards
Nitin Jain

1) There is none; Florida has NO state income tax.

2) About $3,500 per person.

3 & 4) Not for your wife; she can be anywheree in the world and you can file jointly with here. Your child should be here at least SOME of the year, and preferabbly for at least 183 days.

5) No such guide exists.