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    Jan 29, 2007, 08:27 PM
    H1 (Resident Alien) and H4 (NR Alien) joint tax problem
    I have been in the US since 2003 and have filed as a NON-Resident Alien for the tax year 2005 (I was a student). My H1B started Jan 1, 2006 and I got married on Aug 28th 2006. My wife joined me on my way back on a H4 visa.

    I know that we can both file as a Resident Aliens.

    1. Is our STD Deduction the same? ($10,300)

    2. How do I report my wife's Indian Income (in INR) ?

    3. Do I report Gross income / Net income of my wife ?

    4. I need a W-7 form to get an ITIN for my wife... (do I pick option e - Spouse of US Citizen / Resident Alien)?

    5. With all this mess... can I still e-file?

    If anyone could help me on this... it would be great.

    Thanks!
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    Jan 29, 2007, 10:09 PM
    1) Yes, if you file jointly.

    2) You can report it on Line 21 of Form 1040.

    3) Gross income.

    4) Yes.

    5) No, you cannot efile and apply for an ITIN. Sorry!
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    Jan 30, 2007, 06:31 PM
    Thank you Atlanta Tax Expert. Also, how do I convert the Indian rupee into US Dollars before I report it on 1040 ? Is there a specific factor to be used or can I use the prevailing daily forex rate ?

    Thanks again for your help!
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    Jan 30, 2007, 09:38 PM
    You can use the prevailing daily FOREX rate, or an average rate for the period in question.
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    Jan 31, 2007, 10:01 PM
    Thanks Atlanta Tax Expert! Really appreciate it!
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    Feb 1, 2007, 11:36 AM
    Glad to help!
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    Feb 1, 2007, 06:27 PM
    Not to bother you, but ALL I need is 1040 and the W-7... right ? Because that seems to be easier than I expected, and it is rarely the case!

    Thanks again!

    Have a great weekend!
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    Feb 1, 2007, 09:42 PM
    You will also need to file Form 1116 to claim the Foreign Tax Credit. I suspect you should get professional help.

    If you want my professional help, contact me at [email protected].
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