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    Feb 23, 2009, 06:19 PM
    Child tax credit for dual status alien
    I am a dual status alien for 2008. I was a NRA from June to Nov 2008. Resident alien from Dec 2008.
    As per IRS laws, I have to file as married filing separately even though my wife and daughter stayed with me throughout 2008.
    My US income was below the $55,000 limit for claiming child tax credit for married filing separately.
    I have SSN, but my wife and daughter don't have SSN - I have to apply for their ITIN while filing my 2008 returns.
    It looks like I might have been eligible for $1000 child tax credit if I was a resident alien. But since I am a dual status alien I am confused.

    Please let me know if I can claim child tax credit.

    Thanks
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    Feb 23, 2009, 08:18 PM

    When did you enter the U.S. Which visa do you have?
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    Feb 23, 2009, 10:13 PM
    I entered US with my family on 31st May. I have H1 visa. My wife and daughter have H4 visa
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    Feb 23, 2009, 11:16 PM

    If you are here on H1-B from 31st May 2008, then you can file joint return as residents and claim your daughter as dependent. You will get recovery rebate and child tax credit. Read about H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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