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    Aug 6, 2008, 04:52 AM
    Tax Status Joint or Single
    Hi,

    I was working in US from 02-Dec-2006 to 03-Nov-2007. I am married and my wife was with me during this period in US.

    I have been told by my tax consultant that since I came back before Dec-2007, I have a dual residency. Hence I can't file with status "Married filing Jointly" and I need to file as "Married filing Single".

    This is result in more taxes on me. Is this a correct status? Or is there any way by which I can file "Joint" return.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Mvw
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    Aug 7, 2008, 12:09 AM
    Which visa do you have? On F1 and J1 you are non-resident.
    If you have work visa, then for 2006 you are non-resident and for 2007, you are resident in the beginning or the year and non-resident at the end of the year. You will file Dual status tax return. You will get exemption for your wife, but will not get standard deduction.
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