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  • Feb 4, 2011, 08:59 PM
    mboyz
    H1B Visa holder claiming a dependent who is on H4 Visa for 105 Days?
    I cam to US (H1B visa) for first time in February 2010 and my wife and kid joined me in US (H4 visa) during September 2010.

    1) Can I file as "married filing jointly" and apply for ITIN for my wife and kid when I
    File Tax for 2010?
    2) Can I include my child as dependent when we file taxes for 2010?
    3) Do I need to include my India Income for January and February in US return?
    4) What deductions can be claimed as I am the only earning member and supporting wife and kid?
  • Feb 4, 2011, 09:57 PM
    MukatA

    1. Yes
    2. Yes
    3. Yes. Also claim earned income exclusion or foreign tax credit. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

    4. File joint return. You get all the benefits. Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
  • Feb 6, 2011, 04:27 PM
    mboyz
    Comment on MukatA's post
    Thanks for your help.

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