A joint filing tip for non-resident aliens (NRAs) with spouses who are either a US citizen or a resident alien (US person). The married couple may be able to elect to file married filing joint filing status (MFJ) even if one spouse is an NRA. For some types of visa,...
Some pointers as regards changes affecting 2010 US tax return filers. 1. The due date – 15 April – has been changed to 18 April due to to the Emancipation Day holiday in DC. This applies nationwide. 2. The standard deduction has increased for some...
IRS advises that in 2011 a number of tax benefits including the personal exemption and standard deduction will be adjusted for inflation. Tax brackets will also widen due to tax provisions modified by legislation passed on December 17. Personal and dependent...
For the 2009 tax year, taxpayers with earned income exceeding US$6,451 (US$12,903) married filing jointly may be entitled to the economic recovery payment known as the Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credits. The payment is up to US$400 (up to US$800 married...
