I have a question about taxes.

[NickHua]

I have a question about taxes. I just got my W2 from work. My wife doesn’t work, she is a Chinese citizen here in Tennessee. We will file a 1040 form? We will file jointly. Her last name is different than mine is this going to cause problems? Will they recognize her as my wife? She has a green card and a social security card. Thank you I hope I have made this clear. I don’t know where I should post this?

[Randy W]

I have a question about taxes. I just got my W2 from work. My wife doesn’t work, she is a Chinese citizen here in Tennessee. We will file a 1040 form? We will file jointly. Her last name is different than mine is this going to cause problems? Will they recognize her as my wife? She has a green card and a social security card. Thank you I hope I have made this clear. I don’t know where I should post this?

 

Of course not. You TELL them you're married. They don't ask for proof, but if you're audited, you might just (also) bring along a marriage certificate - in case they ask for it.

 

It's unlikely that they will.

 

A 1040 is the only option this year - no 1040A or 1040EZ.