Tax benifit for H-1 holder

[mycar]

Hi,

Myself is on H1-B and my wife is canadian citizen. She is NOT having H4 or any US visa - except is legally my wife.

I was curious to know if i can show her as my dependent and get any Tax deduction for us?

 

[Concerned4us]

Read this document: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p519.pdf

Note that you may be required to pay taxes on the worldwide income for both of you based on your choices and circumstances.