joint tax filings

[Jojo617 1]

I will enter into US in November 2014 with CR1 visa. I'm currently working in my home country. So I'm just curious that about the tax filing as follows:-

1. I enter into US with CR 1 visa in November 2014. Does it mean that I have obligation to file tax in US for year 2014? If yes, should I bring only my salary on the month of November and December to delare in jointly filing tax return with my husband? Or it is required that I should bring all my money from Jan-Nov 2014 include in the tax returns for year 2014.

2. Can I submit seperate filing for year 2014? Can I delare only income of the month of November 2014 as it is the time when I enter into the US with immigrant visa?

Thank you very much.

Jo

[Ian H. 207]

Tax laws are very complicated, more so for dual status immigrants, meaning you are a nonresident alien for part of the year and a resident for the rest. Therefore, I can't give you a specific answer since people have different situations.

I had a tough time trying to figure out how to file our taxes, you can't trust these supposed tax professionals. So if you don't understand the requirements then consult a tax accountant with experience with dual status aliens. The tiniest mistake could already have you owing money to the IRS your first year here. Here are IRS links with info regarding dual status aliens:

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Taxation-of-Dual-Status-Aliens

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p519/index.html

[Jojo617 1]

Thank you very much for your response. Tax is really complicated issue.

[bookworm123 7]

I have the exact same issue.Haha.Ive tried reading a few tax articles and it confused me more.Guess we need to talk to a real tax expert soon.