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    brian4u1986 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 2, 2011, 04:07 PM
    H1b with wife on F1, should file separate/joint, itemised or non itemised
    Hi,
    I have H1b visa and this is my 2nd year on that. My wife is on f1. I got married last year in jan,2010.
    What kind of income tax form I should use?
    Should I file separately or jointly with my wife being dependent. I did pay her tuition fees. Should I get deduction for that?
    Should I itemised return?
    Thanks
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    Mar 3, 2011, 01:33 AM

    1. You can file joint return as residents, or
    2. You can file as married filing separately and your wife files nonresident tax return and Form 8843.
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    Mar 3, 2011, 11:15 AM
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    Thanks for the reply.
    She did not earn at all during last year. So if she files separately there won't be any benefit in taxes.
    Thanks
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