@byronstull , thank you for the answers. Now I understand better what you are trying to achieve.
Generally only way to bypass ( that I know of ) the TIN ( SSN or ITIN ) check for a married person -- whether MFS or MFJ, is to use obviously dummy SSN ( e.g. 123-45-8000) for the preparation phase. Then , after all the checks have been completed and passed, select file-by-mail.
The print, replace the dummy TIN with the letters N R A, sign, date and mail-in the return. If you are in Sao Paulo, or similar large city, then at the American consulate there may also be a drop-off for returns.
Is there more I can do for you ?
