Question

Don't know if to file Single or Married

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
January 10, 2025
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Hello.

This one is a new one for me this year and I want to make sure I file right. I got married last year in August. I'm a US Citizen and my husband is Canadian. However, he has not moved down yet nor have we got our visa at the moment.

Do I file single or married? (Married but head of household?)

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xmasbaby0

Employee

MY SPOUSE LIVES ABROAD AND/OR DOES NOT HAVE A SSN

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-person-claim-head-household-filing-status/L078u1RSW_US_en_US?uid=lmtc1ov4

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/file-taxes-spouse-nonresident-alien/L4AuRKrMd_US_en_US?uid=lmtc5yxy

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Mike9241

This is more complicated. Based on what you provided you can file your US tax return as HOH. However, there is the question of Canadian taxes on your income. You and your husband may have to sit down with a tax pro familiar with US/Canada income taxes to determine the best filing option.

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TomD8

Employee

@hperales --

This TurboTax help article details your filing options when your spouse is a non-resident alien:

How should I file my taxes if my spouse is a nonresident alien?

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.