Deductions & credits

Hey @Fern !

 

I had a question about the exemption you mention here:

"If you file as Married Filing Separately AND your spouse has no income from sources within the US AND is not claimed as a dependent of another US taxpayer, you CAN claim an exemption for your husband. You will need either a social security number or an ITIN for your husband to claim the exemption."

 

My husband and I just moved to the US in February and I am a US citizen and he has a green card but his social security card has not arrived yet. I am researching what to do for filing if his social security number is delayed. Would the tax exemption be higher if I file jointly or if I claim the exception above? All of his income from 2019 was made outside of the US.