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    Mar 2, 2009, 12:07 AM
    Filing status: married jointly or separately
    I got married in 2008 but my wife is currently living in Vietnam, until her immigration status changes. Do I need to file my tax returns as married jointly or separately, she does earn any income and does not have a US social security #?
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    Mar 2, 2009, 05:10 AM

    This is a tax question, not immigration.

    MFJ or MFS is a determination for tax purposes. If she has no income then there should be no US tax liability. Please confirm this with an experienced CPA.

    If this was helpful, please rate this answer! Good luck.
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