RobertB4444
Expert Alumni

Education

@Rubi11  You should subtract the amount on your 1042-S from the education expenses on your 1098-T.  You need to adjust the credit you took on your return so that it reflects the amount you received on your 1042-S.

 

Also, if your spouse doesn't have an ITIN you can't file a joint tax return.  They need to fill out a W-7 and apply.

 

Here is the IRS' take on non-resident spouses.

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