Do I need to file Taxes?

[SophWeb 25]

Do I need to file 2010 taxes?

I arrived in the US in July 2010 and received my GC March 2011.

I did not work until April 2011.

When my husband files his taxes, does he list me as a dependent? Or do we file jointly?

Thanks! I tried to do a search but couldn't find anything

[usmcwife 3]

I arrived at the same time and didn't work until feb 2011. My husband claimed me as a dependent because I basically was dependent on him. I did not have any income in the USA therefore didn't pay any income tax which means i don't have to file a tax return. As long as you are claimed on your spouses income you should be in the clear. Plus it should give you a pretty good return!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Married couples don't claim their spouses as dependents. They file a joint tax return. SophWeb, while you are not required to file taxes for 2010 because you didn't work, your husband should file his taxes as married. If he files "married filing separately" then you won't file taxes (or you could with an income of zero if you wanted). A better plan is to file "married filing jointly" and then your husband can claim the exemption tion for being married, which is worth a few thousand bucks! Then you will also both have a tax return which is good evidence for ROC and beyond. SO yes, I'd file taxes jointly with your husband, it will count for both of you. Good luck.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I arrived at the same time and didn't work until feb 2011. My husband claimed me as a dependent because I basically was dependent on him. I did not have any income in the USA therefore didn't pay any income tax which means i don't have to file a tax return. As long as you are claimed on your spouses income you should be in the clear. Plus it should give you a pretty good return!

That's a great way to request an tax audit. IRS agents love that kind of stuff!

[SophWeb 25]

Married couples don't claim their spouses as dependents. They file a joint tax return. SophWeb, while you are not required to file taxes for 2010 because you didn't work, your husband should file his taxes as married. If he files "married filing separately" then you won't file taxes (or you could with an income of zero if you wanted). A better plan is to file "married filing jointly" and then your husband can claim the exemption tion for being married, which is worth a few thousand bucks! Then you will also both have a tax return which is good evidence for ROC and beyond. SO yes, I'd file taxes jointly with your husband, it will count for both of you. Good luck.

Thank you! We will file jointly!