Wife doesn't have SSN

[mohamad_mehdi]

Hi there,

My wife and children don't have SSNs. Based on some research, the recommendation was to add bogus SSNs to bypass the system and file for ITIN or SSN. However, it seems I should have done the filing by mail. Now that I have submitted an e-file, how can make sure to convey this information to IRS? Should I apply for ITIN and mail IRS? 

Thanks,

Mohamad

[Opus 17]

You should not be able to e-file without tax numbers for your spouse and dependents, or using fake numbers.  What exactly did you e-file?  Single?  Married filing separately?  With or without dependents and spouse?

Are your children and spouse eligible for SSNs?

[Critter-3]

If you tried to efile with fake numbers expect the return to be rejected ... then you can mail in the return instead with the W-7 form if you are applying for the ITINs now.