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Which FORM should we use for tax report?

My hubby and I are foreigner. We are waiting for green card. We are living in USA since June, 2008 My hubby has job since Feb, 2009 until Dec.2009 in LA State. Total income is US$25,500 He only has one job. I do not have job. We do not have child. We do not have house or investment. We have a CD account (5 years since Oct.2009 until 2014 ) in the local bank, amount is $10,000 We bought a new car this Apr. The Brand is KIA; the price is US$14,000 (I read this on IRS website: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act permits taxpayers to take a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles. The deduction is available on new vehicles purchased from Feb. 17, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2009. In states that don't have a sales tax, the law provides a deduction for other taxes or fees paid. This deduction is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes deductions on Schedule A.) This is the First time to report tax in USA. Would you please tell me Which FORM should we use for tax report? How many form we need to fill? Would you recommend Free tax report software? Appreciate for your attention and answer.

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1. You are each dual status residents for tax purposes. SInce you are married and residents at the end of 2009, you can file married filing jointly by adding a statement that you wish to be treated as residents for the entire year. If you file MFJ on a 1040, you include worldwide income and are taxed the same way a US citizen would be. However, unless both of you have an SSN, you would have to file by mail and attach a W-7 form to get an ITIN.