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    Apr 26, 2011, 09:11 AM
    Fed Tax- Nonresident spouse of resident alien filing jointly - attaching statement
    My wife is on F-1(NRA) and I am an RA for tax purposes and I have been filing married jointly for the last 2 years ( 2009 and 2010). I understand that my wife can be treated as RA for tax purposes because of my status and we can file jointly. But I forgot to attach a written statement with my 2009 return stating that we are making such an election. I wasn't sure if I should have done it with 2010 at least. Any help on what to do from here? Should I file an amended return for 2009 and 2010?

    Thanks and appreciate the help.
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    Apr 28, 2011, 04:38 PM
    Do not worry about the statement, and no amendment is needed. Her resident status is implied by the fact that she filed jointly with you.
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    Apr 29, 2011, 07:37 AM
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    Thanks again for your help. It would be some hassle to go through the amends. So I am happy to leave it at that.
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    Apr 29, 2011, 08:23 AM
    Glad to help!
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