Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Unique Filing Situations Workout

Filing Status Options

Skills Warm Up: Filing Status

Question 4 of 4

Mark Gibson, a U.S. citizen, lives in Italy. His wife, Liliana, is an Italian citizen and has never lived in the U.S. She earned income in the tax year by working full time at her family's restaurant in Italy. She has an ITIN and no other taxpayer can claim her as a dependent. Which of the following statements is true?

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Mark can file a Married Filing Separate return
Mark cannot file a joint return with his spouse and have her treated like a resident alien for tax purposes
If Mark files a Married Filing Separate return, he must report all his wife's income on his return
Mark is required to file a joint return and include all their worldwide income


Publication 4012, Determination of Filing Status—Interview Tips

Publication 4012, Determination of Filing Status—Interview Tips