Can my husband who is us citizen file as " single" on his tax returns if his wife is a nonresident but in the US?

I agree with attorney Larson, unless the election is made he cannot file a joint return.

Can my boyfriend claim my son and myself on his taxes?

Since you are the custodial parent he cannot take the deduction unless you release it to him with a Form 8332 or a court orders it.

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If she is the custodial parent she must provide you with a Form 8332 that is attached to your return when you file it, releasing the deduction to...

Will there be a problem if i file taxes separately from my spouse?

You have a year by year election to make as to whether to file separately or jointly. The best approach is to run the numbers both ways and pick...

Laid off H-1b terminated - tax returns

Since all of this income was earned while you were a resident, it is taxable to you and you must file a U.S. Tax return. Without knowing the rest...

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Can an estate (NJ) be reduced for owing estate tax due to huge medical bills accrued before death which have to be paid?

Yes, the bills can be paid and deducted from the estate.

My 2010 joint tax return was garnished because my spouse owes back child support. To fix, can I file married & separate in 2011?

Yes, filing a joint or separate return is a year by year election. Complete the return both ways to determine whether there is a material...

Can f1 students get a tax return even if they are not working? all my friends got their federal tax return.

It is not clear what your are asking for. We would need to have more specifics regarding your friends tax returns and your situation to determine...

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This is from the website for the rules of procedure for New York. I am a Ca attorney, but this should help: a) Bills of particulars. (1) After...

I want to be able to carry my daughter every other year on my tax return.

The custodial parent receives the deduction unless a court has ordered otherwise. If you want to take the deduction and she will not release it to...