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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 12:49:14 AM

I applied for my GreenCard last year, and recently received it, in February. Which tax return do must I apply for? 1040 normal/1040NR. How do I answer resident question?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:15 AM

How long were you in the United States last year?  Are you married? If so, where is your spouse's residence, in US or abroad?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:17 AM

I got Married in November

I was in the USA all year last year

Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:22 AM

And what was your visa status last year?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:24 AM

F1 - student

Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:26 AM

What is your spouse's residency status, and for how many years were you on F-1?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:27 AM

My wife is a USA resident.

I have been F1 status for over 7 years

Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:29 AM

File a 1040 resident return.  Since you are beyond the 5-year F1 exclusion period for counting residency, you were a resident last year.  Since your wife is also a US resident, you will not need to make any special elections on your return.  You may prepare the US resident return as married filing joint (or married filing separately, but joint is usually more advantageous), and e-file the return.  Your green card status, based on these facts, does not affect your status for tax purposes.