Married filling separately or jointly?
Hi,
I have been on H1 Visa since 2006 and got married in Dec 2010. My spouse is not in US, he has a SSN though as he has worked here in US in 2007. Can I file the taxes as Married filing jointly? I guess then we have show his income in our home country?
Or should I file Married filing separately? Can I get exemptions on him?
Please help which status is better for tax benefits?
Thanks
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Thanks for you reply ATE!
I think MFJ is definitely better for us. But I have few questions. My husband is self employed in india and his income was < $4000. Do we just add this amount to total income (my +4000) what doc is needed to show his income
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Thanks!
He didn't have to pay taxes (income was low). So instead can I use Form 2555.
1. Add a comment on Line #7 (near amount) that it includes Foreign income too &
2. on line 21 mention 'form 2555' and put the foreign income to exclude.
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Thanks a lot, your guidance really helped me get a clear picture. I am going to start preparing the tax return. If I get stuck will probably get professional help from you!