AOS joint tax filing

[topoftherock2013 23]

Hi all,

Hoping someone can help us.

I moved to usa in Dec 2013 and got married the same month.

My husband is filing his taxes and we are wondering how we file mine with his?

I worked in London until Dec 2013. What do we submit and how do we file jointly? Not sure what docs we need or how we go about this...Im currently in the AOS process.

Any advice appreciated.

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[Jeremy12095 8]

You would get what ever proof you have from your employment and claim foreign earned income. You would file Married filing Joint. Consult with a tax pro or CPA they will help you file it.

Edited February 27, 2014 by Jeremy12095

[Jeremy12095 8]

Another question is have you gotten your SSN yet because if you haven't you will need to file for an ITIN number and file your tax return that way. Again consult with a tax pro to make sure things are being done correctly.

[topoftherock2013 23]

Thank you, I have my SSN.

I have Oct-Dec pay stubs too. I had been employed with that company from July 2012-Dec 2013.

Would a p-45 or p-60 suffice?

Edited February 27, 2014 by topoftherock2013

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thank you, I have my SSN.

I have Oct-Dec pay stubs too. I had been employed with that company from July 2012-Dec 2013.

Would a p-45 or p-60 suffice?

The IRS does not require you submit any documentation of your foreign income with the tax return. Because your UK tax year is different, calculate your earnings from Jan 1-Dec 1 and convert it to US dollars as a start. It is all self reported, but keep a record in your files of how you came up with your earnings and the conversion rate you used.

[topoftherock2013 23]

The IRS does not require you submit any documentation of your foreign income with the tax return. Because your UK tax year is different, calculate your earnings from Jan 1-Dec 1 and convert it to US dollars as a start. It is all self reported, but keep a record in your files of how you came up with your earnings and the conversion rate you used.

Thank you.

A couple quesitons, if you can help:

1. Do I file as a non resident? I don't yet have my green card.

2. How would my foreign income be taxed? As I already paid taxes in the UK last year?

We really don't a want to pay more money in taxes than needed...

Edited February 27, 2014 by topoftherock2013

[van1234essa 11]

Thank you.

A couple quesitons, if you can help:

1. Do I file as a non resident? I don't yet have my green card.

2. How would my foreign income be taxed? As I already paid taxes in the UK last year?

We really don't a want to pay more money in taxes than needed...

Look at the IRS form 2555. It lets you exclude foreign income from your tax return as long as it is less than a certain amount. So you would state it but it wouldn't make a difference on what you get back