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i married in september 2024. my husband is living in Canada. he files his own taxes in canada. Should i file my taxes single or marries filing separately?

 
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SabrinaD2
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i married in september 2024. my husband is living in Canada. he files his own taxes in canada. Should i file my taxes single or marries filing separately?

Since you got married in 2024, you cannot file as "Single" for that tax year.

 

Here are your options:

Married Filing Jointly:

  • You can choose to treat your nonresident alien spouse as a U.S. resident for tax purposes.
  • File a joint return and report both your worldwide incomes.
  • Attach a signed statement to your joint return declaring your choice.
  • Your spouse will need an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). Submit Form W-7 to apply. Learn more and how to apply for an ITIN.

Married Filing Separately:

  • File separately if you do not choose to treat your spouse as a U.S. resident.
  • This option may result in a higher tax liability due to the loss of certain tax benefits - it depends, see here.

 

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