Filling tax return for 2011

[rhazzali 0]

I got recently my work permit and green card January, 2012 . So during the 2011 I didn't make any money.

My wife is filing her taxes and she was thinking that we can file jointly even if i didn't make any money.

Am i allowed to file with her jointly?

Is filing jointly is better than her filing separately and me not filling at all ( since i wasn't a green card holder/ permanent resident during 2011)?

the other part of this question is :

I am planning to go back to college and i want to know if me not filing taxes for 2011 eleven will not allow me to benefit / reduce my benefits from Pell-Grant aid and other financial aid?

And if you know other programs /organization that support immigrant education ( scholarships/ loans...)

[Miss smarty pants 84]

I got recently my work permit and green card January, 2012 . So during the 2011 I didn't make any money.

My wife is filing her taxes and she was thinking that we can file jointly even if i didn't make any money.

Am i allowed to file with her jointly?

Is filing jointly is better than her filing separately and me not filling at all ( since i wasn't a green card holder/ permanent resident during 2011)?

the other part of this question is :

I am planning to go back to college and i want to know if me not filing taxes for 2011 eleven will not allow me to benefit / reduce my benefits from Pell-Grant aid and other financial aid?

And if you know other programs /organization that support immigrant education ( scholarships/ loans...)

You should file together now that you are here. Filing jointly usually reduces the family tax liability.

[Tahlisha 28]

I am wondering myself how I should file..... My name changed on my SS card and DL but hubby is still in morocco should he be included on my return?????? Anyone know???

Edited January 17, 2012 by ABDULnSHAYMA

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Moving Here and Your New Life In America.

[MIBEN 83]

You have to request a Foreign Identification Number (FIN) or a Tax ID number either work to add him to your tax return. It takes about 6 weeks to get the TIN back then you have to send him the tax return to sign and get it back before the tax cut-off date so you can file on time. Filing late is always an option, not one I would recommend but it is done all the time but you acrue interest if you owe any taxes. My husband was issued a FIN and I had no problems on my taxes. This year he is here and has his SSN.

Good luck,

[BlueBonnet 84]

I would go with the option ... Married filed together.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I got recently my work permit and green card January, 2012 . So during the 2011 I didn't make any money.

My wife is filing her taxes and she was thinking that we can file jointly even if i didn't make any money.

Am i allowed to file with her jointly?

Is filing jointly is better than her filing separately and me not filling at all ( since i wasn't a green card holder/ permanent resident during 2011)?

the other part of this question is :

I am planning to go back to college and i want to know if me not filing taxes for 2011 eleven will not allow me to benefit / reduce my benefits from Pell-Grant aid and other financial aid?

And if you know other programs /organization that support immigrant education ( scholarships/ loans...)

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96734,00.html

Edited January 17, 2012 by ☼

[Tahlisha 28]

You have to request a Foreign Identification Number (FIN) or a Tax ID number either work to add him to your tax return. It takes about 6 weeks to get the TIN back then you have to send him the tax return to sign and get it back before the tax cut-off date so you can file on time. Filing late is always an option, not one I would recommend but it is done all the time but you acrue interest if you owe any taxes. My husband was issued a FIN and I had no problems on my taxes. This year he is here and has his SSN.

Good luck,

Ok thanks a bunch will get right on this tomorrow...... I am wondering...... to cut down on the sending time Can I email him the completed forms and he print it there and sign and send back via snail mail????

[Tahlisha 28]

You have to request a Foreign Identification Number (FIN) or a Tax ID number either work to add him to your tax return. It takes about 6 weeks to get the TIN back then you have to send him the tax return to sign and get it back before the tax cut-off date so you can file on time. Filing late is always an option, not one I would recommend but it is done all the time but you acrue interest if you owe any taxes. My husband was issued a FIN and I had no problems on my taxes. This year he is here and has his SSN.

Good luck,

Will I need any documentation stating his income??? He is a server so he is paid in tips only....

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Will I need any documentation stating his income???

No.