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    selftaxer Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 8, 2010, 08:00 PM
    H4 tax filing - atlanta tax expert
    To AtlantaTaxExpert,

    I am on H1B and resident alien. I got married in Feb09. My wife is on H4 (no income).

    Do I need to fill Form 1040 for me and Form 1040NR for my wife?
    You mentioned about filling same form 1040 for both (in topic " Tax- Filing jointly with my wife on H4") How could this be possible?

    I would specially like to know as I can get Economic Recovery Payment if we both fill 1040. Economic Recovery Payment cannot be claimed if 1040NR is used.

    To summarize,
    Can I fill 1040 for both of us (filing jointly)?
    If so, can I claim Economic Recovery Payment (make work pay)?

    Please guide me. Thanks in advance.
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    Feb 9, 2010, 02:38 AM

    File joint return as residents. Attach W-7 (ITIN application) for your spouse. Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
    You will also get Making Work Pay Credit of $800.
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