tax implications of K-3
Oct 15th 2003, 5:10 am
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Re: tax implications of K-3
HunterGreen wrote:
> Originally posted by Rete
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>>If you are married I don't believe the Head of Household applies any
>>longer to you.
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> Actually, isn't it true that the US spouse can still file as head of
> household if a few criteria are met?
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> 1) being unmarried or considered unmarried at the last day of the year
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Well, if the spouse has a K-3, that indicates the USC is not unmarried.
> Originally posted by Rete
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>>If you are married I don't believe the Head of Household applies any
>>longer to you.
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> Actually, isn't it true that the US spouse can still file as head of
> household if a few criteria are met?
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> All of the following:
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> 1) being unmarried or considered unmarried at the last day of the year
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Well, if the spouse has a K-3, that indicates the USC is not unmarried.
Oct 15th 2003, 5:11 am
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Re: tax implications of K-3
Richard III wrote:
> samir1010 -
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> Yes, you can file as married, because, well, you ARE. You will need
> to file a W-7 form with the IRS and they will issue an ITIN
> (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
They can file still file as married filing separately.
After all, if they file jointly, they would have to include foreign
income. There is an exclusion, but this doesn't cover everything.
It is possible to lose by filing jointly.
> samir1010 -
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> Yes, you can file as married, because, well, you ARE. You will need
> to file a W-7 form with the IRS and they will issue an ITIN
> (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
They can file still file as married filing separately.
After all, if they file jointly, they would have to include foreign
income. There is an exclusion, but this doesn't cover everything.
It is possible to lose by filing jointly.
Oct 15th 2003, 5:16 am
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Re: tax implications of K-3
Originally posted by Mrtravel
Well, if the spouse has a K-3, that indicates the USC is not unmarried.
Well, if the spouse has a K-3, that indicates the USC is not unmarried.
Oct 15th 2003, 9:41 am
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Re: To RichardIII,
Elaine -
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that foreign stepchildren cannot be claimed, only that they cannot be claimed if they aren't domiciled in the US, Canada or Mexico. We are still hoping for an interview date that will allow us to be together for Christmas. I don't know if it going to be possible, but we can hope. I talked to Elena last night on the phone and she was very disappointed that she didn't have an interview date yet.
Wishing you all the best -
Richard III
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that foreign stepchildren cannot be claimed, only that they cannot be claimed if they aren't domiciled in the US, Canada or Mexico. We are still hoping for an interview date that will allow us to be together for Christmas. I don't know if it going to be possible, but we can hope. I talked to Elena last night on the phone and she was very disappointed that she didn't have an interview date yet.
Wishing you all the best -
Richard III
Originally posted by HunterGreen
Thanks for your reply Richard. To clarify my reason of asking - I got confused by your earlier post and started thinking that foreign stepchildren couldn't be claimed as dependents even if they lived in the US. How soon will your wife and stepdaughter be with you? I hope soon.
Elaine
Thanks for your reply Richard. To clarify my reason of asking - I got confused by your earlier post and started thinking that foreign stepchildren couldn't be claimed as dependents even if they lived in the US. How soon will your wife and stepdaughter be with you? I hope soon.
Elaine
Oct 15th 2003, 10:44 am
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Re: tax implications of K-3
Richard III wrote:
> Elaine -
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> I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that foreign stepchildren cannot be
> claimed, only that they cannot be claimed if they aren't domiciled in
> the US, Canada or Mexico.
Are you sure of this?
1. The child's parent can file a joint return, even if still residing abroad
For tax purposes, they can be considered as residing in the US.
This is in the 1040 instructions.
2. In the same part of the tax instructions, it indicates that a child
generally has the same resident status as his parent.
> Elaine -
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> I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that foreign stepchildren cannot be
> claimed, only that they cannot be claimed if they aren't domiciled in
> the US, Canada or Mexico.
Are you sure of this?
1. The child's parent can file a joint return, even if still residing abroad
For tax purposes, they can be considered as residing in the US.
This is in the 1040 instructions.
2. In the same part of the tax instructions, it indicates that a child
generally has the same resident status as his parent.
