Filing Tax for Spouse- F1

[rehekumar]

Hai,
I have a question about filing taxes. I am on F-1 status currently (in OPT) . I got married in the month of November 2011. My wife joined me recently in Feburary 2012.

I am trying to file taxes for the year 2011. I did contact a Tax Consultant and came to know that I can file taxes for my wife too. I clearly told him that my wife didn't stay here last year. But the consultant told me that i can still file taxes on behalf of her as i was married last year.

I am not sure if i really have to file like that. Any response will be highly appreciated.

Thank You

[kabkaba]

Yes, you can claim yourself as married and file tax returns for the entire tax year 2011. As an F1 student you need to file taxes as a non-resident.