I got married to a non-US citizen in the summer of 2020. I read on IRS that I can file married filing jointly. My non-US citizen spouse does have an SSN through OPT when she was in school. She did not work or have any income/worldwide income for 2020. We both live in the US. We are in the process of applying for the green card.
Per the IRS website, I should include the below when filing jointly.
Attach a statement, signed by both spouses, to your joint return for the first tax year for which the choice applies. It should contain the following information:
- A declaration that one spouse was a nonresident alien and the other spouse a U.S. citizen or resident alien on the last day of the tax year, and that you choose to be treated as U.S. residents for the entire tax year
- The name, address, and identification number of each spouse. (If one spouse died, include the name and address of the person making the choice for the deceased spouse.)
Would I be able to use Turbo Tax to do the taxes for filing jointly?
I did not receive/apply for the stimulus checks, would I be able to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit?
Thanks in advance.
