Thank you so much. We have decided to file as just "dual status" and we won't file as residents for the entire year. We will file as residents for October-December using 1040 (main return) and non-residents from Jan-Sep using 1040NR (statement). My questions is: when we file 1040 for Oct-Dec, can we file jointly?
I am confused with the following statement:
- You cannot file a joint return. However, a dual-status alien who is married to a U.S. citizen or a resident alien may elect to file a joint return with his or her spouse. Refer to Nonresident Spouse Treated as a Resident for more information.
