we just got married and i have been supporting her since dec1st 2006.
shes new to US
2007-02-26 14:08:47 · 6 answers · asked by harish31080 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
i got married 12/01/06. she has no income.
i support her and she is a non-resident alien and i am a resident alien.
2007-02-27 04:07:58 · update #1
she is new to US and does not have SSN or ITIN. i am applying an ITIN for her (W-7 form) and the instructions say i need to apply for an ITIN for my spouse when i file my taxes.
2007-02-27 04:12:24 · update #2
That is tricky. You are claiming her as a spouse. That is a dependent. It is a different dependent than a child. It's weird, but someone thought it was easier to figure out. She is a dependent spouse, but not a dependent. Just call her your spouse. She has to actually depend upon you. By that, I mean that only one of you can claim the other as a spouse.
2007-02-26 14:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, your wife is not your dependent. If you were married on 12/31/06 your filing status is Married. You may file either jointly or separately. A joint return will usually result in lower taxes. When you file a joint return you get two personal exemptions, one for each of you. But you do NOT claim your wife as a dependent.
If your wife is new to the US, she must have a SSN or ITIN before you can file your tax return.
2007-02-26 14:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A spouse can never be claimed as a dependent. You can file a joint return, and would get an exemption for each of you, or you can file as married filing separately. A joint return usually results in lower taxes.
You can only file a joint return if she has either a social security number or an ITIN.
2007-02-26 14:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just file "Married filing jointly." Then you get an extra $3300 standard deduction.
2007-02-26 14:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Did you get married in 2007? If so you cannot claim her.
2007-02-26 14:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if she 's not working ...yes
2007-02-26 14:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Romy S 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋