MFJ with NRA spouse

Saurabh
Saurabh Member Posts: 3 Newcomer
in Filing my taxes

Hi folks,

I've read a few articles and questions on this site, and it's been really helpful.

I am a US Citizen, and my wife was a non-resident alien in 2025.
She

  • Has no foreign assets or income
  • Has an SSN
  • Is exempt from the substantial presence test (F-1 Visa)

My wife did not withhold any SS or Medicare money - those boxes are blank on her W2.

Does FreeTaxUSA allow me to file jointly with a NRA spouse who has a SSN and no foreign income? We believe she would need to file a Form 8843 to declare her income exempt - does FreeTaxUSA accommodate this?

Thanks,

Saurabh

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  • kiarab
    kiarab FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 234 image
    Hello Saurabh,

    I'm glad our articles and discussions have been helpful for you.

    We currently do not support Form 8843, Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals With a Medical Condition. So if you need this form in order to file jointly, we will not be able to accommodate you this year.
  • Saurabh
    Saurabh Member Posts: 3 Newcomer

    Thanks for confirming

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