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If your spouse is a nonresident alien, you have three options when you file your taxes. Select an option below to see which is best for you.

 

Married Filing Jointly with a nonresident alien spouse

Married Filing Separately with a nonresident alien spouse

Filing as Head of Household

 

IRC Section 6013(h) requires that she be a permanent resident (green card holder) by the end of the tax year, so that would not apply in your case. 

 

Here's more details and Tax Tips for Resident and Non-Resident Aliens

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