Randall Posted February 7, 2016 Report Posted February 7, 2016 A client wants to bring someone in for tax return prep. He moved to US from Italy during 2015, working and with a green card status. From a quick lookup, it seems the person can claim resident alien status for the whole year of the year of arrival. Or claim part year here and part year there (dual status). His wife and two children moved here later in the year. I don't know all their info yet. I was wondering how to approach this. I have questions regarding his income while in Italy, any other income (from Italy) while he's been in US, etc. I see if claiming dual status, he cannot claim standard deduction and may not claim joint filing status unless wife is also a resident alien. I still need more info from him when he comes in but I was wondering if anyone has some heads up info and source references to point me to. Quote
Lion EA Posted February 7, 2016 Report Posted February 7, 2016 Pub 519 Pub 501 Pub 901 1040NR? or 1040? U.S. Income Tax Returns for Visa Holders by Jean Mammen, EA Also, think about FATCA and FUBAR/FInCEN Quote
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