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    Feb 27, 2009, 09:49 PM
    Filed tax as single by mistake
    I filed tax for 2008 on h1b and my wife is on depenedent from 2008 only. But mistakely I filed tax as single so what should I do.

    Will it affect much and from next time I should file properly

    Please help me
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    Feb 28, 2009, 11:23 PM

    When did you enter the U.S. When did you start with H1-B?
    It appears that you could have file joint return as residents.

    Read about H1 tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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    Mar 1, 2009, 01:15 PM
    We both from last yr 2008 and this is the first time I am filing for tax in us
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    Mar 2, 2009, 07:53 PM

    When (what date) did you enter the U.S.
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    Mar 3, 2009, 09:18 AM
    In feb 2008 second week
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    Mar 4, 2009, 03:22 AM

    Now you will need to file amended tax return Form 1040X. Column A is what was on the original return, Column C is what should have been there (that is corrected amounts) and Column B is the difference. Complete these columns and then refigure your tax.
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