First time H1B tax filing with non resident spouse and kid
Hi,
I have received my w-2 for 2008 form from my employer
And I pass the substantial presence test for 2008.
So I am considered to be a resident alien and I file my 1040.
My question is my wife and kid have come to US last July 2008
And the don't pass the SPT by 10 days difference.
I want to know how do I file my tax returns and
Can I claim them as my dependants? And
I have heard that I should file for their ITIN with form W-7.
Is that true..?
Can you explain in detail...
Thanks in advance...