@trapezewdc wrote:
Thanks.
I have a SSN but my nonresident alien wife living overseas has none and is not eligible for a SSN and I don't plan on applying for an ITIN for her. I want to file married filing separately but I am not sure if I can e-file MFS via TurboTax online.
In this situation, e-filing is allowed by the IRS specification, but Turbotax does not support it. You will probably need to use a fake ITIN to get the program to allow you to print, try 999-88-9999. Then on the printed return, use some white-out to cover up the fake ITIN, and write "NRA" on the blank space next to "If you checked the MFS box, enter the name of your spouse."
