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    ngeorgia Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 26, 2006, 06:54 PM
    Another complicated question
    Hi
    I am from India. I am on F1 visa since 2001. I got married in June 2004. My wife didn't work in 2004. In August 2005, she joined the same school. She is on assistnatship. For 2004 tax forms, I claimed her as dependent.
    My question is that can I claim her as dependent since she was dependent on me for 8 months.
    If I can claim her as dependent then I guess obviously we need to file taxes separately.
    Please advise.
    Thanks
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    Jan 26, 2006, 09:10 PM
    I believe I answered this already.

    If you are both non-resident aliens who earn income, then you cannot claim each other as dependents. You each have to file your own Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.

    The good news is you will probably pay the same amount in taxes.
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    Jan 26, 2006, 11:05 PM
    Thanks atlanta tax expert
    I agree we can not claim each other but can I claim my wife as dependent because she was dependent on me for 8 months in year 2005. She started earning from August 2005. I wish I could claim her as my dependent (money matters). Is it possible that I fill out 1040 -NR (claiming my wife as dependent) and my wife can fill 1040-NR EZ form (without claiming anybody dependent).
    Thanks a lot
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    Jan 27, 2006, 05:22 PM
    NGeorgia:

    Sorry, the condition on claiming your dependent when you file 1040NR is that the dependent earns zero income.

    Exactly how much did she earn?
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    Jan 27, 2006, 09:27 PM
    Thanks atlanta tax expert
    She earned less than 5000 dollars in the year of 2005 (august to December)
    Thanks once again
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    Jan 28, 2006, 07:19 AM
    I see your point about "wasting" her deductions. Unfortunately, I see no alternatives.
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