Filing for tax return for my f2 dependent

[Shashankita]

Hi,

I am a f2 dependent and my husband (f1 - currently in his Opt ) would be filing for his tax return .

In order to claim exemption on dependent should we apply for a Itin separately or with the tax return ?

Also, we got married in 2015 but I came to UNited States in Jna 2016. Thus, is my spouse eligible to claim on exemption for a dependent while filing the tax return for 2015

Requesting a prompt help.

P.S - the home country for both of us is INdia

Thanks,
Ankita

[jnk]

Yes. You can apply for ITIN number for your spouse. But not eligible for 2015 tax exemption because your spouse was not physically present in USA for year 2015.

[Shashankita]

Filing for tax return for my f2 dependent

Hi,

Thanks for the revert. However, in my earlier post I forgot to mention the below:

1. I got married in 2015 in the United States under b1 status . My f2 was granted to me in nov ( in India) . I entered the United States on f2 in jan 2016 .... So still my spouse (on f1) is not eligible to claim on exemption on my dependency .

2. Also my husband in 2015 would only file returns for himself and not me ? Right ? As I came to United States in 2016


Regards,
Ankita