@cyf203 ,
(a) once you have e-filed, your return was accepted for processing-- you SHOULD NOT file an amended return till the processing of the original return has been completed as signified by issuance of the refund ( if you are in refund position -- otherwise wait at least three weeks from acceptance ).
(b) generally standard deduction is better for most people today ( itemized deduction does allow sales tax in lieu of state withholding tax as some states do not have personal income tax ) but that should have been already included in your already files return
(c) Till you get the 1042-S from the withholding agent / payor, you cannot tell how they are treating the US-China tax treaty exclusion of the first $5000 from US taxes -- so strongly suggest that you wait till you receive the 1042-S before filing an amended return.
(d) if your wife was a resident alien for tax purposes ( i.e. had to file form 1040 ), she should still be in the same status.
(e) When did you enter the country and on what visa; what about your wife; are you both from China; what are the visa type of you and your wife?
I just want to make sure that you are filing right type of return. Please respond
