Hello ATE and other members,
I have some questions on my taxes this year. Would like some inputs.
1) I got married last Dec (2010) and I believe I can claim married for the 2010 tax year. Is that right?
2) I am on H1 and resident for tax purposes and my spouse is on F1 and a non resident for tax purposes I guess. We usually dot he standard deduction every year. So, I wanted to know how should we file?
Married filing jointly or Married filing separately. She had her W2 from the school for assistantship and 2-3 months from her other job (probably around 20k total of gross income) and my gross income around 70k. Which would be the better way to go.
3) Also, her employer did deduct some FICA taxes which she should ideally get back but would she still be eligible for getting it back if she were to file jointly with me?
Please help me with the above questions and appreciate your time everyone.
Have a good day!
Kasamba