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    Jan 18, 2007, 08:41 AM
    2006 Tax Filing Form?
    Hi Tax Experts,

    I am holding H1-b visa and my wife is H4 visa status during 2006. Our baby born is Jan 2006 and Baby is US citizen. I am having following questions?

    1) Which form Do I need to use for filing 2006 return and claim my wife and baby as a dependent?

    Thank you very much,

    Jiten
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    Jan 18, 2007, 10:46 AM
    Jiten:

    If you arrived in country prior to 1 January 2006, you should file jointly with your wife, filing either Form 1040A or 1040. You CANNOT claim your wife as a dependent, but filing jointly has the same effect AND allows you to claim a double standard deduction of $10,300.

    If you arrived in country AFTER 1 January 2006, you can still file jointly with your wife as resident aliens, and I recommend you do so. If you choose NOT to file as resident aliens, then you must file a dual-status return. However, that is NOT advantageous for you, because you lose that double standard deduction of $10,300 if you file a dual-status return.

    If you need my professional tax help, please contact me at [email protected].
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