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    Jan 4, 2012, 08:28 PM
    No us income but mexican income. May I filing?
    Hello, I live in US border with Mexico. I have been working for this full year (2011) in Mexico side, but living in US side. I have no w-2 for filing. What should I have to do in order to filing taxes. I am a US citizen. My husband also have no w-2 because unemployment.
    Can we file jointly?
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    Jan 5, 2012, 06:33 AM
    You MUST file tax return if your worldwide income is more than the filing requirement. On your tax return you must report worldwide income. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income
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    Jan 5, 2012, 10:41 PM
    Yes, you CAN file jointly. The Mexican wages are reported on Line #7 of Form 1040.

    The unemployment compensation is reported under Form 1099-G, which can probably be downloaded from the Texas Department of Labor website.

    Note that you probably have to ile a Mexican tax return. If you must pay Mexican income taxes, you should claim the Foreign Tax Credit using Form 1116.
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    Jan 29, 2012, 04:54 PM
    Yes you must file a return, and filing a joint return is the best option.
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