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    Feb 18, 2008, 09:01 AM
    First Year Choice - W2 Status Single
    Hi,

    I came in Sept 2007 and my spouse came in Nov 2007 and never left US after that. We are planning to make first year choice and file a resident form. We intend to file jointly, but my W2 form status says 'Single'. Will that be a problem if we file jointly?
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    Mar 4, 2008, 12:13 PM
    No problem.

    The W-4 is designed to have you withhold enough taxes to cover your tax liability.

    It does NOT dictate how you can file.
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