Questions about buying property with alien wife

**goingwest** · 05-29-2008, 04:16 AM

I brought a property before I get married and I have no more mortgage on it. Now I am married to a non-resident alien with two children. I file tax return seperately from my wife as head of household, essentially she doesn't pay US tax.

We are intereted in buying another property in San Diego area, with down payment about 50% of the property price, to be financed by my wife since her income is much higher than mine. What would be the consequencies of our taxes? Do we have then to file joined tax return? What else do we need to be aware of in terms of tax and law?

Thank you for your advice.

**abhelle15** · 08-28-2008, 05:09 PM

I have a resident alien fiancee too..hope to learn the ropes here too.

**fristiies** · 09-22-2008, 10:42 AM

I'd pick something easier. Real Estate business is pretty complicated.

**Codythebest** · 09-22-2008, 11:43 AM

Both have to pay your taxes in the country where you are resident. As non-resident, she paid abroad and you pay here. You should make a partnership and use the partnership on the deed. Double check though since I'm not a tax guy...