US Taxes - Stayed less than 183 days in 2009
Hi,
I went to US on Dec 15th 2007 and was in US till 29th March'2009.
My wife was with me from Dec 15th 2007 to July'08 and returned to India. Hence I filed my 2008 returns MARRIED JOINTLY.
Now my doubts on 2009 taxation
1. since I was in US hardly for 90 days in 2009, Do I need to file as a Resident OR Non Resident?
2. Since my wife is not with me during 2009, do I need file as a Individual ONLY? Am I not eligible to file as MARRIED JOINTLY?
3. Since I stayed less than 90 days, whether it will be a tax free year for me?
Thanks in advance, Venu