Purchased our new Home in the US!

[eklondon 0]

Closing date to 8/14/2009

FYI - The only issue I am having now is that I will only qualify for the First Homebuyers Credit for $4000 instead of the $8000

as I filed my 2008 taxes Married filing separate (Couldn't file jointly as she is not a USC yet.

[Carol and Bruno 0]

Closing date to 8/14/2009

FYI - The only issue I am having now is that I will only qualify for the First Homebuyers Credit for $4000 instead of the $8000

as I filed my 2008 taxes Married filing separate (Couldn't file jointly as she is not a USC yet.

I'm no expert on taxes, but I filed jointly and my husband is not a USC.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Congratulations!

[AbbynSheryl 0]

she does not have to be citizen or does not have to live in usa

u can still file joint tax return

abby n sheryl

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Closing date to 8/14/2009

FYI - The only issue I am having now is that I will only qualify for the First Homebuyers Credit for $4000 instead of the $8000

as I filed my 2008 taxes Married filing separate (Couldn't file jointly as she is not a USC yet.

If it's still feasible (and it should be as long as you were married at the end of last year) and if it is of financial advantage, file an amended return. Do your calculations both ways to see which way you come out better. You can file a joint return with your non-USC spouse even if your spouse isn't even residing in the US yet. The non-USC can choose to be treated as a resident for tax purposes. We've done this for TY 2003 - the year we got married - even though my wife first entered the US towards the end of the first quarter of 2004. Take a look at the IRS web-site.

Oh, and congrats on your home purchase.

[almaty 19]

Closing date to 8/14/2009

FYI - The only issue I am having now is that I will only qualify for the First Homebuyers Credit for $4000 instead of the $8000

as I filed my 2008 taxes Married filing separate (Couldn't file jointly as she is not a USC yet.

congrats :dance: :dance:

[NickD 203]

Same here back in 2003, wife and step-daughter were legally my dependents, not only filed a joint return, but could claim my step daughter as a dependent. Helped a little on immigration fees, but those were not deductible. during our AOS interview, IO was happy to see that joint return.

Assume nothing, if you have questions, call the IRS, I did. Oh, and they said type in None under their SSN's. In tax year 2004, could type those in.

Edited July 18, 2009 by NickD