Can we also get child tax credit?

Hi

My kid (2.5 yrs), wife and I came to the US (Dallas) in Aug 2007 on L2, L2 and L1 respectively.My stay is till july 08.

I have applied EAD in january08 for my wife and i%26#039;ll get EAD in couple of months and thereafter i%26#039;ll go for her SSN.

I%26#039;ll ITIN for my kid when i file returns.

My question is:

1. Can we wait till early June to file jointly under First Year Choice as resident alien using form1040.

2.Can we also get child tax credit?

3. while first year choice am i also eligible for EIC?

Thanks in advance

Can we also get child tax credit?

The answer to this question is that your wife had to get a SS# immediately upon landing within the United States.

Secondly, are you married? For federal tax purposes, a marriage means only a legal union between a man and a woman as husband and wife. Further,a person does not meet this test if at any time during the year the relationship between you and that person violates local law.

Thirdly, if you wait to get your children a SS#, you should apply for an extension to do your taxes with the IRS and, if your state has income tax {43 do and also DC}. You will have to tell the IRS the reason you need the extension. If you owe, you still face interest and penalty if you do not pay by April 15, 2008. If you are due a refund, you do not need to worry. Your State may %26quot;deny%26quot; your extension. If you are due a refund, you may ignore that. I know from experiences that others have had.

Your child must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a U.S. resident alien. Welcome to the United States of America!