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In anticipation of the upcoming Exempt Org and Texas Franchise deadlines (5/15), we've compiled a list of the most common questions here.
In anticipation of the upcoming Exempt Org and Texas Franchise deadlines (5/15), we've compiled a list of the most common questions here.
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gk
Level 5
02-07-2024
07:30 PM
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Hi,
One of my client on F1 visa and wife on F2 visa and they want to file MFJ .Does IRS approve ITIN for wife if i complete 1040NR with W7 and attested copies of passport.Please reply
Gracemon
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Taxprohere
Level 7
02-07-2024
08:29 PM
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There's a 5 year exempt period for a student on an F1 visa (and student's spouse F2) and therefore ineligible to file the 1040 and ineligible to file jointly. Check Pub 519 if there are any exceptions to allow them to presume otherwise, don't recall without looking it up.
***Should add, except for students from India and I remember one other country...used to prepare many 1040NRs but it's been years now. Check the tax treaty publication too.
itonewbie
Level 15
02-07-2024
10:53 PM
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As Taxprohere says, there are various rules and time limits about F1/F2 being exempt individuals whose US days are exempted for SPT purposes. Assuming they are still considered exempt individuals and NRA's, they won't be able to elect MFJ filing.
Normally, foreign nationals would try to avoid having their worldwide income fall within the US tax net by remaining an NRA. Is there any special reason why they want to file jointly as resident aliens?
If the wife needs to file a US return, she could be eligible for an ITIN.
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