Hi I am first time filing the Tax returns in US I am a software engineer and presently located in WA state. I am in US since late July 06 and my wife comes here in second week of Nov 06.
My questions are
1. Can we file Tax returns Jointly if so which form I should fill (here I am talking about Federal tax only)?

2. My wife doesn't have ITIN number and when we went to the IRS office they refuse to accept the form separately I mean they need tax return form with that.

3. I want to know how I can get the maximum returns? :)

Thanks

Waiting for your valuable replies

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Originally Posted by jigyasu

Hi i am first time filing the Tax returns in US i am a software engineer and presently located in WA state. I am in US since late july 06 and my wife comes here in second week of Nov 06.
My questions are
1. Can we file Tax returns Jointly if so which form i should fill (here i am talking about Federal tax only)?

2. My wife doesn't have ITIN number and when we went to the IRS office they refuse to accept the form separately i mean they need tax return form with that.

3. I want to know how i can get the maximum returns? :)

Thanks

Waiting for your valuable replies

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Hi,

1. Yes, you can file married filing jointly
2. When you have your tax docs ready, you need to submit the ITIN application at the same time
3. Go ahead with a consultant, don't do a self return (thats my experience, I have saved more)

Thanks for your reply. But please tell me which form I should fill and how much normally consultatnt charges for this?

You will file Form 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040, depending on the complexity of your return.