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    Apr 2, 2008, 01:40 PM
    H1B Married filing
    Hi,

    I am on H1b visa is in USA and got married in Nov2007. She was not in USA throughout in 2007 and came to USA in Feb 2008 on H1b visa.

    Can any one please tell me do I need to do single or joint married filing.

    And what are the forms do I need to file (1040, 1040A & 1040EZ).

    Thanks
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    Apr 4, 2008, 04:10 AM
    Choice 1: File nonresident tax return.

    Choice 2: You can file resident tax return as Married Filing Jointly. You will get standard deduction of $10,700 and exemptions for both of you.

    You must both declare your worldwide income for 2007. If you have any foreign income, and on that income you paid taxes in the foreign country, then you can claim foreign tax credit. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

    You will complete forms W7 (application for ITIN) for your spouse.
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