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  • Apr 4, 2011, 06:06 AM
    anchalsingh
    Can I claim my son who will be coming to US in 2011 on my J1 2011 tax return,
    I came to US in dec 2010 at that time my son had J2 visa but he was in India. He is coming in June 2011, can I claim him as my dependent in 2011 tax fillings.
  • Apr 4, 2011, 07:38 AM
    taxesforaliens
    As you are a non-resident alien, you can not claim any dependents.
    If you are married to a resident alien you can choose to be treated as one as well and file a joint return. In that case you could claim your child as dependent

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