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Returning Member
posted Apr 2, 2025 11:50:32 AM

H1B and F1 filing jointly

I am on H1B and wife is on F1.

If we file jointly does that mean my wife is automatically considered a resident for tax purposes?

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I came across this form called 6013g, which mentions on slide 3 here https://www.irs.gov/pub/fatca/int_practice_units/JTO9431_02_09.PDF, that we actually need to fill this form along with our joint returns for my wife to considered a resident. Can somebody confirm whether we need to file 6013g or not?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 2, 2025 11:56:28 AM

Yes, TurboTax can help you make the "Election to file Jointly".

Both you and your spouse will be treated as residents for tax filing purposes. 

The required statement will be included with your tax documents. 

 

Here is a link to help you do that. 

 

Click the link about filing Jointly.

 

 

 

Returning Member
Apr 2, 2025 12:00:22 PM

Thanks for a prompt response!

Just went through the resource you linked, does that mean we don't need to file 6013g?

Expert Alumni
Apr 2, 2025 2:45:18 PM

If you make the election to treat your spouse as a nonresident alien for the year, statement 6013G will automatically generate in your return.  You do need to attach it yourself.