OPT-->H1B, first year, how to file?
Hi all,
My status:
F1 and OPT until 11/26/2006, then H1B
My wife stayed here from 8/1/2006
Both of us are chiese citizen and Canadian permanent resident.
My question:
Can we file jointly and enjoy the standard deduction
Can I claim my tuition as life learning that will give me $2000 tax credit
I searched here, it seems only resident can enjoy these two benefits, it is right? But there is another option that is called first year choice, can I use that? If I use this, can I enjoy the SD and Tuition tax credit?
Thanks for any help.
Michael