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    Mar 17, 2007, 06:26 PM
    F2 spouse no SSN
    Hi

    I was on F1 visa in 2006 and got married in June. My wife does not have a SSN. Should I file jointly and if so how do I get an SSN for my wife.

    Please advise.

    Thanks
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    Mar 20, 2007, 11:07 AM
    If you were on a F-1 visa for all of 2006, you CANNOT file jointly.

    You MAY be able to claim your wife as a dependent; that depends on your country of origin.
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    Mar 20, 2007, 11:57 AM
    Hi

    I am confused now. On my federal return, should I claim her as my dependent or should I file as married filing jointly. If I need to claim her as my dependent (I am from India) can I do so. How about the state return. Does the same apply there too.

    Please let me know.

    Thanks
    Mahesh
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    Mar 22, 2007, 09:46 AM
    Mahesh:

    You CANNOT file jointly on a non-resident tax return (Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ).

    Since you are from India, you CAN file Form 1040NR and claim your wife and daighter as dependents. Same applies to the state return.
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    Mar 22, 2007, 11:41 AM
    I am a resident for tax purposes which means I'll be filling 1040. Can I file 1040 jointly.
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    Mar 26, 2007, 02:33 PM
    Mahesh:

    WHEN did you arrive in the U.S. on your F-1 visa?
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    Apr 1, 2007, 11:30 AM
    I came to the US in August 1999 on F1. So that should make me a resident for tax purposes. I filed the 1040 in 2006 too.
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    Apr 5, 2007, 12:20 PM
    Yes, you are DEFINITELY a resident alien.

    So, yes, you CAN file jointly with your spouse.
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