Hi, I am on F1 visa and my husband on F2 visa. I had a US income which is less than 4000 USD. So do I need to file federal tax return 1040 -NR or will 8843 for both of us would do for the time being. Since I donot have a tax return, should my husband apply for ITIN. Will this be a problem while filing state tax return (married filing separately) as my husband is my dependent and doesn't have ITIN.
If that was your only income and it was not self employment income you would not be required to file a return. You would only file form 8843 (assuming you are in the US less than 5 calendar years). Same for your spouse. He would only file form 8843.
However, if you are required to file a state return and you are planning on filing a joint state return, you most liekly will need an ITIN for your spouse. I would call the department of revenue fr your state and ask them how to handle this situation.
In any case, you cannot use Turbotax for your tax filings as a non-resident alien.
If that was your only income and it was not self employment income you would not be required to file a return. You would only file form 8843 (assuming you are in the US less than 5 calendar years). Same for your spouse. He would only file form 8843.
However, if you are required to file a state return and you are planning on filing a joint state return, you most liekly will need an ITIN for your spouse. I would call the department of revenue fr your state and ask them how to handle this situation.
In any case, you cannot use Turbotax for your tax filings as a non-resident alien.