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jer49lafe
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Can I file as Married even if my wife is still in the Philippines?

 
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Can I file as Married even if my wife is still in the Philippines?

yes,  if you are legally married your only two choices are MFS and MFJ,  it doesn'tmatter where your spouse is located. You CANNOT file SINGLE. 

 

if you choose MFJ, you must include the spouse's worldwide income and then get a credit for taxes paid to another country.  

TomD8
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Can I file as Married even if my wife is still in the Philippines?

This TurboTax help article explains your filing options if your wife is a non-resident alien:

How should I file my taxes if my spouse is a nonresident alien? (intuit.com)

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
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