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    Jan 29, 2009, 08:20 PM
    Filing using my ITIN and my wife wit SSN
    My wife is a US citizen and I am not a resident, if we file jointly do we qualify for any credits? i.e. earned income credit, child tax credit etc...
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    Jan 30, 2009, 12:08 AM

    You can file as married filing jointly (MFJ) or married filing separately. It is true even if one spouse is non-resident. In most cases, it is better to file as MFJ. Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status for Married
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    Jan 30, 2009, 12:38 PM
    If you otherwise qualify, you can get the Child Tax and earned Income Credits if you file jointly with your wife.
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