Hi pk, thanks for replying.
My husband and I recently married and want to ensure compliance.
When exactly did you get married ? Was it in the USA or in a different country ( generally US will recognize marriage completed under the laws of most countries ) ? -- Married in India, in mid 2024.
I’m on an H1B visa, residing in the USA since January 2020. My husband is on an F1 visa, residing in the USA since July 2022.
When was your status change effected ? Were you transitioned / status changed from F-1 to H1-B ? Which country are you from ?
When you say Jan 2020 -- do you mean your H-1B was effected in Jan 2020, or that you met SDPT in Jan 2020 or that you entered the country with visa ( F-1) in Jan 2020 ?
When did your spouse enter the country with F-1 ? Which country is he from ?
-- I was on F1 from 2020 till 2023, changed from F1 to H1 end of 2023. Entered US on F1 visa.
-- My husband entered US in mid 2022 on F1 and he is still on F1
We both are from India
We previously filed taxes individually through Sprintax.
Did you file 2020 / 2021/ 2022 and 2023 with SprinTax or what ? And if so why ( if your H-1B was effective from 2020 ? I am missing something here . Or did you mean that your spouse used SprinTax during those years ?
-- Since I was on F1 till 2023 I filed using Sprintax and so did my husband
We’re considering using TurboTax, which supports Form 1040 for resident aliens. I have a few questions: Am I considered a resident alien for tax purposes? Should I file Form 1040 or 1040-NR? Can we file jointly using Form 1040, or should we continue filing separately?
These last few questions should become answerable ONLY after you answer my questions above --yes ?
I will circle back once I hear from you
pk
