Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    leo7476's Avatar
    leo7476 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 23, 2009, 06:02 PM
    L1 visa and EAD tax return
    Hi,

    I am on L1 visa. Hence my employer is deducting tax. My wife is on EAD. She is working as Consultant. She usually get payment by check.
    She earned around 18k in last financial year. How much does she owe ? Rough idea would be helpful.

    How should I file the tax return
    - Married Jointly
    - Married Separately

    Thanks in advance,

    Leo
    MukatA's Avatar
    MukatA Posts: 7,110, Reputation: 176
    Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jan 23, 2009, 11:15 PM

    You can file resident return as married filing jointly.
    If you want to file separate returns, then you will file resident or non-resident or dual status tax return based on your resident status.
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #3

    Jan 24, 2009, 08:54 PM
    More than likely, filing jointly is best, especially if you have children.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

H1 and H4 Visa - Tax Return [ 4 Answers ]

I am on H1 and have been in US for more than 6 years. So, I am a resident for the tax purposes. I got married this yr and my wife is with me in US on H4 visa. She is planning to join the school next year but surely don't have any income for the yr 2008. I am still single on my W2 with 2...

Tax`return for L2 visa and EAD [ 1 Answers ]

I have been working in the US since April 2007 on an L2 visa (and EAD card). Am I considered a resident or non resident for tax filing purposes? Also if I have received rental income from a property abroad what forms do I need to complete to declare this?

Tax return for L1 and L2 visa [ 1 Answers ]

Hi, I am on L1 visa and my spouse is on L2 visa. We have been in the US since September 2007 and do not fulfill the substantial presence test. My spouse did not have any US earnings in 2007. My question is which tax return form will be most beneficial? Should I file a joint return with my spouse...

L1 Visa Tax Return [ 1 Answers ]

I came to US on March 31 through L1 Visa and I now I am in US Payrolls.And for every payslip I am paying the following Taxes. W/H EE Federal OASDI EE Federal Medcar EE Federal W/H EE Illinois(State) If I stay in USA less than 6 months then I will get the money that I...

H1 and H4 visa tax return [ 1 Answers ]

Thanks for your quick reply. I have few more questions and I hope you will reply me. 1. Which form 1040/1040A/1040EZ is apprpriate for me (H1B) to apply jointly with my wife (H4) and child (H4)? 2. Is there any advantage if we apply separately? 3. My elder daughter has born in...

View more questions Search