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No, you may file jointly on your return and make the election to treat your non-resident spouse as a resident for tax reporting purposes. Keep in mind, once she revokes her F-1 exemption status, she can't reclaim her exemption status later. This means she will need to pay FICA taxes on her W2 income if she is treated as a resident in 2024.
To claim your wife as a resident for tax reporting purposes:
- Go to the Personal Info section of your return
- As you enter information about your wife, there will be a section labeled " Do Any of These Apply to XXXXX
- Select XXX is a non-resident or dual status resident and you would like to treat her as a resident for tax filing purposes
