Yes, you both can make the election this tax year to file a joint return. Your spouse will be treated as a resident for tax filing purposes.
Select the option in the "Personal Info" section and TurboTax will generate the Statement to include with your return.
You will need to mail the joint return along with the statement. If she has an ITIN, mail it to the address in the TurboTax instructions. If she does not, mail it with Form W-7 (and the required documents) to the office in Austin TX. The address is listed in the instructions for the W-7.
I suggest you enter the income under:
- Wages & Income
- LESS COMMON INCOME
- Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C START
- Other reportable income START
Use something like "Nonresident spouse US income" as the description and the amount.
It will show up on Schedule 1 line 8z.
The income will be subject to Income Tax, but not Self-Employment tax (FICA) since she will still not be required to pay into Social Security as an exempt taxpayer.
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