Unfortunately not. An ITIN application is not allowed unless there is a tax reason for the application. While there are a few circumstances in which someone may file for an ITIN without filing a tax return, these are rare. You can read more about ITINs at the following IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin
TurboTax may assist you with the return, which you would set up as a mail-in. You will make up a number for your wife (since she does not have one, all 9s will work for this), and when the return prints out, white it out and write in ITIN Applied. TurboTax does not support the Form W-7 (ITIN application), but you can access a fillable form here: Form W-7
You then have three options to have her identification(s) verified:
- Mail them in with the return
- Have them verified at an IRS Tax Assistance Center (appointment is necessary)
- See a Certified Acceptance Agent (usually an independent preparer who has an agreement with the IRS to verify identity documents for ITIN processing)
When complete, the return will be mailed to:
- ITIN Operation
- PO Box 149342
- Austin, TX 78714-9342
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