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That's correct. ITIN is similar to SSN.

 

If she doesn't have an SSN, you will apply ITIN in stead.

 

When you include her on your tax return, married filing jointly, you will include her foreign income, also.

 

If you plan to file married filing separately, you will still need her ITIN to Efile your taxes in Turbo for 2023. 

 

US taxes based on global income. However, since she is not a resident of US, you can claim an income exclusion to not have her portion of her share of income taxed. 

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