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    Feb 2, 2010, 06:58 PM
    h4 to f1 tax
    Hi, I am on H1 Visa and my wife was on H4 visa for entire 2009, her status changed to F1 in 2010, while I am filing for 2009 tax, how do I file the tax? Do I need to claim based on her previous year status?
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    Feb 3, 2010, 03:28 AM

    For 2009 file joint return as residents.
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