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  • May 23, 2012, 05:48 AM
    mitu0984
    2011 Tax help
    I got married on Dec 31 2010 and my wife came to USA on March 21st 2012. Can I claim her on my 2011 Tax returns? I am a US Citizen and a resident of NJ.
  • May 23, 2012, 05:54 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Your filing status is married IF you were married on the last day of the year.

    You were.
  • May 23, 2012, 08:27 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Which means you can file jointly for BOTH 2010 & 2011.
  • May 23, 2012, 10:09 AM
    mitu0984
    Even though she wasn't in USA for the whole year?
  • May 23, 2012, 03:22 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Yes; your spouse's physical location is irrelevant. She could be on Mars For all the IRS cares

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