We are filing jointly for the first time. We applied for her ITIN at our local IRS office, and as part of the (W-7) application, we were told our taxes have been filed in the office as well (I had my W-2 at hand). We will receive the ITIN in 10-11 weeks but I need it for the state taxes. Can I paper file MA taxes and leave the ITIN section blank for my spouse? If not, how can I communincate with the MA DOR that an ITIN application is pending and I'm not committing fraud.
Appreciate the help!