Recently approved for GC... tax question

[Barbara J 115]

so can we expect to get more money back than if he filed on his own...

Hel yeah they tax the ####### out of single people here but once married it is so much better we cant wait to get our return this time round lol my poor baby has had to pay tax last 4 years and a lot too. Crazy

[Sebas&Lily 3]

You need an SSN for your wife. Filing joint will probably get you the largest refund or the least to have to pay. Run several scenarios (joint, married filing separate, etc.) to be sure.

George

thanks, will do, we already have her SSN, got it a while back

Also right after I got married I changed my status at work (the W2 tax form) to Married status so they can withhold less taxes from my check. If you are still showing "Single" at your job, they tax you pretty high just as any other Single filer.

Edited December 14, 2010 by Sebas&Lily

[Inky 1,111]

Anyone hear if they are renewing the middle class tax cuts? or did they win on no for that one and only the rich get the tax cuts back?

[Philiran 0]

What about if my K-1 husband doesn't have a SS? We tried to get one but we were too late - it was during the last week of his 90 days. Can I file for him even though he doesn't have a SS? Should I get an ITIN#?

Any advice is appreciated!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Remember that taxes are not due until April 15. If you file your AOS in time to get his EAD by, say, March 15, then you are fine (Allow a few weeks to get the SS card and reduce stress by cutting it close). Also, if you are due a refund, there is no penalty for filing taxes late. If that doesn't strike your fancy or you can't get an SSN by April 15, then I'd pursue an ITIN. Good luck.

[keka 1]

You need an SSN for your wife. Filing joint will probably get you the largest refund or the least to have to pay. Run several scenarios (joint, married filing separate, etc.) to be sure.

George

Hello I saw this post and im curious of how can we get the refund for taxes . . we married on november 7 and of course will be nice if we can do this

Thank youuu

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You file your taxes.

The difference is how they compute your exemptions and withholdings from single to married. It's not a trick; it will just happen for you when you file your taxes.

[Philiran 0]

Thanks a lot for the advice! This blog/forum is waayyyy better than an immigration lawyer - they usually don't have that much time to spare!