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    sk_launch Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 2, 2009, 06:23 PM
    Requesting Confirmation on personal exemptions claim on 1040
    Dear Tax expert,

    I am a resident alien. I got married last year(Nov 2008) and my wife is on her H4 visa. I will be filing 1040 jointly.

    I am confused over how many exemptions I can claim on box 6 of the 1040.
    I check the "Yourself" box on the form i.e.6a since nobody else can claim me as a dependent. Next I also check the box for spouse i.e. 6b. There are no other dependents.

    On the right hand side the form asks Boxes checked on 6a and 6b. I am thinking this is two. So box entry for 6d will also be 2.

    So now this means I can claim $7000.00 as exemption.

    I am not sure if I can claim $7000.00 or should it claim $3500.00 when filing jointly.

    Clarification in this regard is appreciated

    Thanks in advance,

    Sk_launch :)
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    Apr 2, 2009, 07:10 PM

    When you file joint return, then you get two exemptions.
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