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    Mar 26, 2011, 09:57 AM
    Us income tax for joint return for non resident alien
    If I am not in US for over 188 days ( non-resident ) can I apply for a joint tax return as my wife as a dependent?
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    Mar 26, 2011, 10:20 PM
    asa non-resident alien you cannot file a joint return.
    Have a look here:
    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0, id=96477,00.html
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    Mar 28, 2011, 02:27 AM

    Nonresidents file Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ. You can not file it as joint return.
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