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    Mar 4, 2010, 01:19 PM
    Tax exemption for spouse living in India but never visited USA
    Hi,
    I am from India and married. I worked in USA On L1 visa for entire year 2009. However my wife and children never visited USA. So while filing the federal tax return for year 2009, can I get a benefit of being married (spouse and/or dependent exemption)? If yes, please advice on the formalities I need to complete.

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    Mar 5, 2010, 02:46 AM

    Yes, you can file joint return as residents. Both of you must report worldwide income for 2009.
    You can not claim your children if they were never in the US.
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