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How must a person file her taxes when on a spouse G-4 visa?

If you have a G-4 visa because your husband works for an international organization, you can apply to receive work authorization in the US. The husband's income from working at the international organization is clearly not subject to US taxation. If the spouse works for any private employer, the spouse's income is clearly subject to US taxation.

When the spouse files her income taxes (Form 1040NR, I suppose), should the spouse file as married or single? And does the spouse have any limitations to the deductions and credit she can claim that are different from those of US citizens and permanent residents?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    She's married, so filing single is not allowed. On the 1040NR, she would use Married, Other.

    The only deduction she gets are $3800 for personal exemption and state income taxes withheld from her W-2.

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