What is My Income Tax Filing Status If My Spouse Lives In Another Country?

JC Leahy, MA Accounting

If your spouse is a nonresident alien and you need to file US income taxes, you have a choice when choosing your filing status.  You can file married-separate or married joint.  If you have a child living with you, you may also meet the requirements to file as head-of-household.  You may NOT file as single.

See this link for a good summary of filing income taxes with a nonresident alien spouse.