Indian Citizen shifted from Europe to US in Oct 2011.
Hi
I am an Indian Citizen (on H1B), married with 2 small children (they are on H4). We shifted to US in Oct 2011 all together. We came to US from Switzerland where I was working for past 6 years. I have filed my income tax return in Switzerland for the period Jan 2011- 30th Sept 2011.
What is the best way for me to proceed. Should I take an extension and file later when I get the substantial presence. In that case then how will my income from Switzerland be taken. Or for 2011 , I file as Non resident. In that casecan I file jointly with my wife or I have to file it as single. Can I take the deduction for children ?