[shamal_mhetre]

I am resident for Tax purpose. I got married in India in May 2009 and my wife came here on dependent Visa (F2) in September 2009. Can I file exemption for her for Federal form 1040 for tax year 2009.

[MukatA]

You can file joint return as residents. You will get standard deduction of $11,400 and exemptions ($3,650 each) for both of you.

You must both declare your worldwide income for 2009. If you have any foreign income, and on that income you paid taxes in the foreign country, then you can claim foreign tax credit (Form 1116) or you can use Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555). Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

You will complete forms W7 (application for ITIN) for your spouse and attach with your tax return.