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    Jul 25, 2013, 02:21 PM
    Tax Benefits for H1B Marrried Candidate
    Hi,

    I came to USA on H1B in May 2013, Currently my Tax has been submitted with single status.

    I am planing to bring my wife and two kids in August 2013 on dependent visa, Do I get any tax benefits now or After they arrive in USA?

    Also none of My dependents work nor there are going to work after coming to USA.
    My Current State is California.

    Appreciate Response.

    Thanks
    Salman
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    Jul 25, 2013, 08:06 PM
    Salman,

    You will have to delay filing your return, but you WILL be able to file jointly with your spouse AND claim your children as dependents by filing a joint return under the First Year Choice program, as explain in IRS Pub 519. That includes being allow to claim the Child Tax Credit.
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    Jul 25, 2013, 09:31 PM
    Thanks for the reply.

    But still I have doubt that, Is my current tax deduction from every paycheck will get reduce?
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    Jul 26, 2013, 07:26 AM
    The withholding from your check are driven in part by how you completed the Form W-4 and the state withholding form.

    Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) are flat rate taxes withheld at the percentages noted.

    If you want to reduce your withholding, re-submit the W-4 and state form and claim MARRIED status with TWO allowances.
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