Hi,

I am a resident alien for tax purposes and I got married in India last year(2006). But my wife joint my in jan, 2007.

1) Can I still file tax jointly considering my wife as a spouse of resident alien.
2)I also need W-7 form to get an ITIN for my wife. If I can not file jointly Can I still submit
W-7 form along with F1040
Your response is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have a similar question. Although I got married in Feb 2007 and my wife is in US with me now. A friend of mine was in the same situation last year and he did get deductions for his wife. Thanks

TaxFill:

YOU can file jointly with your wife; her physical location in 2006 is not relevenet. File the W-7 only if you are filing jointly. The IRS will not issue the ITIN if it is not needed for the tax return.

Its Me:

You CANNOT file jointly with your wife, as you were NOT married on 31 December 2006.