[cghodke3]

Hi,
I am a PhD student and staying in Atlanta. I am on F1 visa now. Soon I will be getting married and bringing my spouse here in Atlanta. She will be on F2 visa. Is there any tax benefit I get if I show her as my dependent?
Right now around 15-20 % of my stipend goes into tax! So if I show her as my dependent, will that deduction differ?

Thanks

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

That depends on from which country you originate.

Students from Canada, Mexico, India and South Korea are the only F-1 visa holders who can claim their spouse or children as dependents on the non-resident alien return.

[cghodke3]

That depends on from which country you originate.

Students from Canada, Mexico, India and South Korea are the only F-1 visa holders who can claim their spouse or children as dependents on the non-resident alien return.

I am from India. So in that case, can I get some tax benefit? Will there be any tax deductions now from my stipend?

Thanks for the help
Chaitanya

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

You will NOT be able to adjust your withholding. The IRS makes ALL foreign nationals claim SINGLE status with no more than 1 exemption to ensure that enough money is withheld to cover your tax liability.

You WILL be able to claim her as a dependent by filing Form 1040NR when it comes time to file your return. When you submit the Form 1040NR, you also submit Form W-7 with a notarized photocopy of her passport.