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Hi,

 

Me and my wife completed the IR-1 immigrant visa process last month.  Now she is a permanent resident i understand she is under US tax law. 

 

Does she need to file taxes by April 15 this year for her income in 2016?  Or does her income reporting only start for the date she arrived in the US? 

 

I need to see a tax accountant but just wanted to get some basic heads up.

 

 

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i forgot to mention that i've been reporting my status as married filing separately, and she hasn't ever filed taxes, since she wasn't working in the US and didn't have the green card until last month.  I didn't apply for an ITIN for her, and she will only receive the SSN in a few weeks. 

 

from what I understand she won't have to file taxes until next year, correct?  thanks for any confirmation

 

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Her income reporting starts on the day she arrives unless you make a choice otherwise and she doesn't qualify by substantial presence.

 

http://www.usexpattaxhelp.com/green-card-holder-taxes-us-resident-alien.php 

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On 3/5/2017 at 11:18 AM, Suss&Camm said:

Her income reporting starts on the day she arrives unless you make a choice otherwise and she doesn't qualify by substantial presence.

 

http://www.usexpattaxhelp.com/green-card-holder-taxes-us-resident-alien.php 

thank you, that makes it clear. 

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