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    mamaimamai Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 27, 2010, 02:42 PM
    Tax h1b and wife H4
    I work on h1b since October 2008.Last year I filed tax as non-resident alien online. I got married since May 2009 with my wife H4. But my W2 marital status still be SINGLE.

    -Can I file my tax jointly with my wife this year or I need to change my marital status in W2? How?

    -Can I filing jointly and also claim my wife as dependent?

    -Do I need to file form 1040EZ or 1040? Or I need professional help?

    -In form 1040EZ line 8(Making work pay credit)It's confuse that H1b and spouse h4 are eligible for this credit? If so, I will get 800$ for married filing jointly?

    Thanks and appreciated for all answers,
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    Jan 28, 2010, 12:22 AM

    You are resident for 2009. You can file joint return as residents irrespective of what you claimed on your W-4. You must both report worldwide income for 2009.

    Yes, you will get Making Work Pay credit. Complete schedule M (Form 1040). H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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