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    avadhkumar Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 27, 2007, 03:32 AM
    Tax 1040NRions:
    Hi,

    I have moved from India in July 2007 and working here on Salary. My wife also moved with me and she is also working (Has a work permit and PAN number too). We have one kid 3 yrs old too. So below are my questions:

    1. I think I need to file 1040NR? Is that right?
    2. Can I file Jointly using 1040NR?
    3. Can I claim standard Deduction for both me and my wife?
    4. Can I also claim USD3400 personal exemption for all three.

    I do not mind filing as resident but thwn I will have foreign income also and will I get tax credit for foreign income as I have paid off taxes as I have paid taxes in India also.
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    Oct 27, 2007, 03:03 PM
    It's not straightforward. At this stage you are not eligible to file as a resident so you would have to file NR. You might be eligible to become a resident in 2008 and then make two elections allowing you to be resident for 2007. That would require you to report your Indian income and claim a foreign tax credit.
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    Oct 28, 2007, 06:59 AM
    TTE has it right (as always).

    BTW, you CANNOT file jointly using Form 1040NR.
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