Filing Tax Returns For Resident Aliens

Patrix has an informative post on different deductions available to resident aliens living in the U.S.,

Deductions are basically credits offered by the government to deduct from your total income. You pay income tax only on your taxable income i.e. amount calculated after claimed deductions. Depending on your filing status (line 1-3), your standard deduction (line 40) can range from $5,350 to $10,700. Your filing status depends on your marital status and if you are filing separately or jointly. Although I’m married now, I filed separately since Ash’s tax returns involve change in immigration status and it would unnecessarily complicate things.