What will be my Status while paying 2002 Tax?

Hi All,
I am in USA since Nov 2001 on B1, recently I got H1B , now my wife and two kids will be joining me here by Apr end.
What will be my status while filing my I-Tax return for 2002? non residen or residen or dual resident? Can I file as married filing jointly? how much staandard deduction can I claim and can I get exemptions for self, wife and both the kids?

Thank in advance.

Manoj Awasthi

For B1 status, i dont think u need to file any taxes here in USA ? I guess ..IF you were not in USA comp payroll

Next year you can file your tax, married filing jointly and childern tax cardit for both of your kids..
Read more on www.rrs.gov

Yes while on B1 I was getting payment from Indian Company, from Mar 2002 will be on the payrolls of US Company. still much confised about whether I can qualify as resident alien and file jointly?
Thanks
Manoj Awasthi

Ofcourse forom the day you start on USA company Payrol you qualify to file yr taxes in USA.
check more details at Path2usa.com, Tax related section
under In Finace related menu.

And , it was www.irs.gov, sorry for the typo in my last reply.

Hope this helps..

IRS publication 519 has all the information regarding
residency/non-residency of aliens.

Check this website to know about your status for tax payment.
www.thetaxguy.com