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    Apr 6, 2009, 10:35 AM
    How to file tax for L1 and L2
    Hi all
    I need guidance on filing tax returns.. Iam staying in Boston USA on L1 along with my wife on L2 since July 2008... my wife doesn't have SSN or ITIN.. do I need to apply for SSN first then apply for ITIN for her then file returns ? Or How it would be.. please tell me the procedure.. as the closure date for filing is very near...
    Thank you for your time.
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    Apr 6, 2009, 10:39 AM

    You can file resident tax return as Married Filing Jointly. You will get standard deduction of $10,900 and exemptions for both of you.

    You must both declare your worldwide income for 2008. If you have any foreign income, and on that income you paid taxes in the foreign country, then you can claim foreign tax credit (Form 1116) or you can use Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555). Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

    You will complete forms W7 (application for ITIN) for your spouse and attach with your tax return. You can also deduct moving expenses. Use form 3903.
    Read about H1-B tax filing: Your U.S. Tax Return: The U.S. Visas
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