another h1b tax question

[gkis]

can i claim my husband, who is on h4 visa as dependent when filing my taxes?
thank you

 

[RahulMehta]

Originally posted by gkis
can i claim my husband, who is on h4 visa as dependent when filing my taxes?
thank you

Yes. You can. You will need a TIN from IRS in lieu of SSN for your husband. If you can't get the TIN before last filing date, file for extension by April 15 to avoid any penalties. If you owe any taxes, you must pay that amount with extension filing.

 

[nkm-oct23]

Originally posted by gkis
can i claim my husband, who is on h4 visa as dependent when filing my taxes?
thank you

Spouse is always declared as a spouse not a dependent. For example your children under 18 are considered dependents. File as "Married Filing Jointly" and you will get higher deductions and lower taxes.

 

[alren]

I concur with nkm. Only thing to note is that if you already do not have the ITIN for your husband, you will have to apply while filing for the return.

IRIS does not just issue ITIN anymore without reason.

 

[prakash_sankar]

H1B Tax Filing at VisaTaxes.com

Last year i had similar questions as i was moving from OPT to H1B. I did my OPT Tax,H1B Tax at VisaTaxes.com

I was also told that filing Taxes right based on your Visa is important as INS looks into that, when going for Visa extensions,greencard etc