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    Feb 10, 2007, 09:49 AM
    E-3 visa tax benefits
    Hi, I came to the US for employment on July 14 2006 on the E-3 visa (new visa for Australians). I wanted to know of any tax benefits I have? I was told that because I have not been in the US for 183 days of 2006 that I do not get the standard deduction, is there any way around this? Thanks
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    Feb 10, 2007, 11:36 PM
    Unless you are married, you would NOT have gotten the standard deduction if you arrived in country on 2 January 2006.

    The 183-day SPT is an important requirement, but not the ONLY requirement.
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    Feb 11, 2007, 08:58 AM
    Thanls for your reply. I am married but do not meet the SPT. Is there any way I can get the standard deduction?
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    Feb 11, 2007, 10:28 PM
    You need to file jointly with your wife and you BOTH choose to be treated as resident aliens. That way you get a double standard deduction of $10,300.
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