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    Apr 13, 2007, 10:37 AM
    Joint return for F-1 wife?
    Hi,
    I've been on a H1-B status since 2003. I married in 2006 and my wife was on an F-1 visa in 2006. Can we file a joint return? Does she need to send form 8843? Her income in 2003 was less than the standard exemption.
    Thanks!
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    Apr 20, 2007, 09:24 AM
    Yes, you CAN file jointly and she must choose to be treated as a resident alien for ALL of 2006.

    In doing so, she becomes a resident alien for tax purposes in 2007, and must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes retroactive to 1 January 2007, even though she is still on a F-1 visa.

    Something to thing about!
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