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I am a non-resident alien F1 STEM OPT student who recently got married to a US citizen. My spouse has a lower salary than I do, and I also have tax benefits as a non-resident alien. Should I file my taxes separately or jointly, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?

August 16th, 2024

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