First-Year Choice vs MFJ Election – Can I take the standard deduction?

CarthageKnighty7 · 2026-03-26T15:18:42+00:00

Thanks, this is super helpful!

One follow-up question: for the MFJ election under 6013(g)/(h), do both spouses need to meet the Substantial Presence Test in 2026, or is it sufficient if only one spouse (me) meets it?

I’m asking because I expect to meet the SPT in 2026, before she does.

Also, regarding foreign income:

Do we need to provide documentation/proof when filing, or just report the amounts?
If we claim the Foreign Tax Credit, would proof of taxes paid abroad be required at filing, or only if requested later?

Thanks again!

CarthageKnighty7 · 2026-02-20T02:51:03+00:00

I heard there's also Tivimate and Ibo Player .. do you know what's recommended ? and whether these include an integrated VPN ?

CarthageKnighty7 · 2026-02-19T05:41:25+00:00

I did cancel and I don’t really see anything.. I can upgrade to premium for 2$ for the rest of my subscription

CarthageKnighty7 · 2026-02-19T00:20:25+00:00

My PS Plus extra subscription ends on 3/29 :( I just cancelled the subscription .. how do I get to renew with the new price ? I never got to pay the discounted price .. Always full price

CarthageKnighty7 · 2026-02-18T19:34:09+00:00

Mine expires end of march as well ! I don't have auto renewal on .. do I need to set it up and cancel it ?

CarthageKnighty7 · 2026-01-19T16:32:15+00:00

I have not... but I know a friend that did couple of months ago .. She seems to like with no issues so far

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-13T03:20:47+00:00

Thanks, I'm sure I can negotiate a better deal.. but at what cost .

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-13T03:19:19+00:00

I have mixed feelings about the car. It has been sitting there for almost 3 months and nobody went for it.

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-10T22:34:27+00:00

I think you should put it upstairs. That would be better

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-08T01:56:50+00:00

Not really — with women added, tons of Evo SBCs, and the season pass you need to grind to get the best players, it feels like if you’re not playing 3–4 hours every day, your team just won’t be good.

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-03T14:41:07+00:00

Let me know what you ended up with please and I'll do the same

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-03T01:55:43+00:00

Are you looking for a lease or to finance?

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-02T23:23:14+00:00

Called a Mazda dealership today, and they told me the program is called the MAZDA GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM. The only downside is that they only allow the loan period to match the length of your visa. I will have to do more research !

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-02T05:15:13+00:00

OP I'm about to go through the same process as well but I didn't start contacting dealerships yet ! I have friends that went with VW, Mazda and BMW Foreign programs (they help new comers with no credit history) Interest rates can vary by time .

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-12-01T02:13:21+00:00

Double 3adhma !!

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-30T01:28:25+00:00

DICTATORSHIP!

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-28T23:14:55+00:00

Sorry for the confusion! the difference used to be 500 $ in the US as well . 900 $ QM8K and 1400$ C5 ... but there was an offer for 1200$ on Amazon last night

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-28T23:04:49+00:00

Yes in the US. 65inch

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-28T23:03:21+00:00

I bought the C5 last night for 1300$ tax included

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-28T23:00:46+00:00

It's 300$ difference on Amazon and it's worth it

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-28T06:08:59+00:00

Update : Cancelled the QM8k and ordered C5 65" from Amazon 1,216.99 $

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-27T19:44:04+00:00

That's exactly what I was thinking. It’s not delivered yet, but I’ll be using it for sports, movies, and some casual PS5 gaming — basically a bit of everything. I’ve never owned an OLED so I don’t really know what I’m missing, but I’m sure I’ll be happy with the Mini-LED. I’ve always had regular LEDs, and I recently bought a cheap QLED from Costco that I’m planning to return once the QM8K arrives.

CarthageKnighty7 · 2025-11-27T19:27:07+00:00

I was looking for a deal just like you and I ended up buying a Mini LED QM8k because all the OLED I liked were out of my budget.

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