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    May 10, 2012, 01:41 PM
    Dual status return claim wife as dependent
    If wife never be in the state during 2011, husband file dual status return. Can he claim wife as a dependent?
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    May 11, 2012, 05:47 AM
    Your visa? When did you enter and/or leave U.S.
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    May 11, 2012, 06:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    Your visa? When did you enter and/or leave U.S.?
    Husband arrived US in 2009, stayed until 3/7/11. E-1 visa.

    Wife only entered US for 5 days in 2010, E-2 visa. Did not enter during 2011.

    No kids.

    Thanks for your help!
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    May 14, 2012, 03:22 AM
    You are dual status for 2011. Your default date of termination of residency is Dec 31, 2011. So you can file joint return as residents. You must both report worldwide income for 2011.
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    May 14, 2012, 06:40 AM
    Hi MukatA,

    Could you please clearify if I can claim wife as dependent and not to report worldwide income for 2011 on my dual status return? Thanks
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