1040 NR or 1040? Married filing jointly?
Hello tax experts,
I've been on H1-B visa since October 2007. On 2008, I lived in US for 344 days, so I meet the substantial present test.
Last year I filed a 1040NR, but this year I'd like to file a 1040 in order to claim my wife (H4 no SSN) as an exemption.
- Could she apply for a W-7 and file a joint return?
- What would be her reason for submitting a W-7?
(b) Nonresident alien filing a U.S. tax return
(c) U.S. resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return
(e) Spouse of U.S. citizen/resident alien
(g) Dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S. visa
- Do we need to send a first year resident statement or is that just for dual status?
I also need to file state taxes. Do I need to wait for my wife's ITIN before filing?
Thanks in advance for your response.