H1b- married filing jointly

[prtk05]

Hello,

I am currently on H1b (resident alien for tax purposes) status and my wife is on F1 status (also on resident alien for tax purposes- exceeded 5 calendar years in the USA). We have a kid as well.

Can we safely file as "Married filing jointly", and also claim our kid as a dependent?

Thanks!

[LinaJ2020]

Yes, you can if your child meets certain requirements.

As you both are considered as a resident for tax purposes, you both can file jointly with TurboTax.  In order to claim your child as a dependent, click here for rules: Credit for Other Dependents 

@prtk05

[prtk05]

Thanks again @LinaJ2020 - I should note that our kid is a US citizen under 16. Can we still not claim him under child tax credit? 

[LinaJ2020]

It depends. 

Child Tax Credit is different than the "credit for dependents".  To see requirements, click here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/7-requirements-for-the-child-tax-credit/L3wpfbpwQ

If you meet all the rules, you can still claim. 

@prtk05