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    Mar 4, 2008, 01:14 PM
    I am F1 from 2004, Spouse H1 from 2006. Can we file jointly?
    Hi,

    I am in F1 from 2004 and my husband is in H1 from 2006 Oct. Are we qualified to file in "married jointly" option? Is that benefitial than using the F1 standard deduction?

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    Apr 18, 2008, 11:37 AM
    Yes, you can file jointly, and, yes, it is probably more beneficial than filing separately.
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