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    Mar 21, 2011, 11:14 PM
    US tax filing with no SSN/ITIN for Wife
    Hi
    I was in US on H1 visa with single status from Jan to May. I went back India got married and came back to US for 2 months (Sep- Nov) without my wife. So for year 2010 my wife was never in US.

    Now, what tax filing status should I be using - Married Filing Separately or Single?

    Also do I need to file using paper filing only?
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    Mar 22, 2011, 12:03 AM

    Tell the dates you entered and left US?
    Did you file 2009 tax return?
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    Mar 23, 2011, 09:10 AM
    Yes I did file returns for 2009. I was in US all through 2009 and left on 7th May 2010. Re-entered back on 9/13 and left on 11/22
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    Mar 23, 2011, 10:41 PM

    You are dual status.
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    Mar 24, 2011, 07:37 AM
    So, how should I be Filing? Can I still apply for my wife ITIN and then File as Joint?
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