Do I need to register my marriage in the US if I get married abroad?
Do I need to register my marriage in the US if I get married abroad?
In general, unless the marriage breaks US law, marriages which are legally performed and valid abroad are also legally valid in the United States. Inquiries regarding the validity of a marriage abroad should be directed to the attorney general of the state in the United States where the parties to the marriage live.
Can I stay in America if I marry an American?
A U.S. citizen who wishes to marry a non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident can help their fiancé(e) obtain permanent residence in different ways. Once you marry, your spouse can apply for permanent residence and remain in the United States while we process the application.
Does the IRS recognize foreign marriage?
A foreign marriage is recognized for federal tax purposes if it is recognized in the country the marriage occurred, and also recognized by any state, territory, or possession of the United States.
Is husband responsible for wife’s credit card debt?
In common law states, you’re usually only liable for credit card debt if the obligation is in your name. This means that if the credit card is only in your spouse’s name, you are typically not liable for that debt.
Can I claim foreign wife on taxes?
Spouse’s tax status If your spouse is a nonresident alien, you can treat your spouse as a resident alien for tax purposes. If you choose this option, you can file a joint tax return with your spouse and have an increased standard deduction.
Can I claim my wife if she lives in Mexico?
You cannot claim your spouse who lives overseas as a dependent, but you can claim other people who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. residents, or residents of Canada or Mexico. The qualifying person must meet all the rules or Head of Household status is unavailable.
Can you claim your wife as a dependent?
Your spouse is never considered your dependent. If you’re filing a separate return, you may claim the exemption for your spouse only if they had no gross income, are not filing a joint return, and were not the dependent of another taxpayer.
Can I file head of household if my spouse is illegal?
If you are a U.S. citizen married to a nonresident alien, you may qualify to use the head of household tax rates. However, your spouse is not a qualifying person for head of household purposes. You must have another qualifying person and meet the other tests to be eligible to file as a head of household.
