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    Nov 21, 2016, 02:49 PM
    Dual status alien alien couple choose to file as resident aliens?
    Hi,

    My husband and I came to the US in March 2016 (we both have H1B visas). We are planning to stay for at least 2 more years. As I understand, we will be dual status aliens for 2016.
    Can we both elect to file married filing jointly as resident aliens? The only info I found was for a resident alien to treat a non-resident alien spouse as resident and file jointly. I couldn't find anything, when both spouses were resident aliens at the end of the year. Thanks!
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    Nov 22, 2016, 08:19 AM
    Yes, you can file jointly, but filing separate dual-status tax returns MAY be the better option.

    If you use my tax service, I will model your return BOTH ways to determine which is the best option.

    If you wish to use my tax service, please email me at the email address in my profile.
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