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    Mar 5, 2012, 11:26 AM
    First year choice
    My Spouse has meet the requirement for the "first year choice" to file as a resident for 2011. I have stayed for only 20 days in Dec 2011. Can we file a joint return as resident? Or I need to file a 1040NR only?
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    Mar 10, 2012, 06:10 AM
    First year choice allows you to:
    1. File dual status tax return, or
    2. If married file joint return as residents.
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