Can a German citizen living and working in the US file a joint return in Pro Series?

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January 5, 2025
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The client and spouse have lived and worked for salaries in the US for most of 2024.

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Best answer by TaxGuyBill

German citizen? Unless you are asking about Tax Treaty provisions, that has nothing to with the US tax return.

Have both spouses been US Citizens or US Resident Aliens for the entire year of 2024? If so, yes, filing Joint is one option that the clients have. If not, you need to find out a lot more about their residency status before anything can be done on a US tax return.

Just-Lisa-Now-

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Does he have an SSN or ITIN?

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zandw619Author

Level 4

I believe they both do.

Just-Lisa-Now-

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I dont see why they wouldn't file jointly

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BobKamman

Level 15

What visa type does he hold?

What income did he have in 2024 before coming to US? Does he want to pay US tax on that also, and maybe claim foreign tax credit?

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Terry53029

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You say "most of 2024". If you file MFJ then you both of you have to include world wide income. see pub 519 for complete info.

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zandw619Author

Level 4

Thanks, I am aware of that!

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TaxGuyBillAnswer

Level 15

German citizen? Unless you are asking about Tax Treaty provisions, that has nothing to with the US tax return.

Have both spouses been US Citizens or US Resident Aliens for the entire year of 2024? If so, yes, filing Joint is one option that the clients have. If not, you need to find out a lot more about their residency status before anything can be done on a US tax return.