Hi,

I started to work as H1-B holder in US from 2000 and I got married in October of last year. She arrived in US on December 7th, 2006. I know she were in US less than 31 days last year. I have the following questions:

1. What kind of status I should file our tax report? Should I file resident-alien (Form 1040) or Dual-Tax Return (Form 1040 with Form 1040NR attached)?

2. Should we file a joint tax report?

3. What exemption should I be applied?

4. Can I claim for my wife's travel expenditure? (just plane ticket)

Thanks a lot.



Charles

1-3) File jointly. She is filing as the non-resident spouse of a resident alien (you). Her physical location is irrelevant.

4) No. You were NOT married when you originally moved, so her joining you is NOT a valid moving expense.

Thanks a lot. Your answer is really helpful. But I have another question:

I have capital losses and I have to file Schedule D to claim these losses. What can I do? Can I file Form 1040EZ or I have to file Form 1040 with W 7? You help will be extremely appreciated.

Charles

Charles:

To file Schedule D, you MUST file Form 1040.

The Form W-7 can be filed with any return to request an ITIN for your wife.