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    jaisam Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Feb 5, 2007, 03:01 PM
    What is My Filing Status? Married or Single?
    Can somebody Advice

    Here's my scenario:

    I went to India in December 2006 and got married but my wife came to US only on January 12, 2007.
    What status should I file for the year 2006?

    Single (or) Married filing joint (even if only one had income) (or)
    Married filing separately (or) Head of Household ?

    My Visa status is H1 and wife is on H4 Visa.

    Thanks,
    Daniel
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    Feb 5, 2007, 04:19 PM
    It depends when the marriage was registered in your home country - it may or may not be the same date, you'll have to check.
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    Feb 5, 2007, 10:52 PM
    Afaik , It doesn't matter when your wife got here. If you were married as of Dec 31, 2006 , your filing status is married joint (or separate, if you wish).
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    Feb 5, 2007, 11:59 PM
    Agreed. If you are married on 31 Dec 06, you are married for the entire year.

    How long were you an H-1 in the U.S.?
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    Feb 6, 2007, 05:43 AM
    Thanks for all your Answers!

    I got Registered my Marriage on December 11th in India. I have been in US on H1B since January 2005. And I filed my Tax Resturn Last year as Single.

    Please advice me what is best option since my wife does not have any income in India. (Should I need to show any proof for that)

    With Regards
    Daniel
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    Feb 6, 2007, 10:42 AM
    Daniel:

    If she had no income, you have no requirement to prove that fact.

    I have done multiple postings over the past three weeks explaining in detail the process of applying for an ITIN and filing jointly with your wife. Please review them.

    BOTTOM LINE: You CAN file jointly with your wife in 2006.
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