2007 tax question

[payxibka 10,047]

But they still could file Married Filing Jointly if they got married on Dec 30th 2007. At least thats how this tax site puts it:

http://www.taxhelping.com/ustaxguide.htm

Married filing jointly. Generally, you cannot file as married filing jointly if either spouse was a nonresident alien any time during the tax year.<b> However, nonresident aliens married to US citizens or residents can choose to be treated as US residents and file joint returns.</b>

Correct (see post #12 above)... This is the special election available to non-esident alien spouses if they fail test #1 & #2 for resident alien status.

[CoCo1020 0]

I called the IRS international office in Philadelphia 215-516-2000 They are the ones who deal with non resident issues. I will follow their advice and hopefully see my refund in a few weeks. If you elect to have your spouse to be treated as a resident, you cannot file electronically because you have to include a statement making the election and Form 2555 ( if your spouse had foreign income).

[Lona.C. 16]

we just filled yesterday ,( did it our selfs , filled married jointly, added a declation to treat alien as resident for tax purposes )

hope this link will help

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=109