1. No, if you file married filing separately, you do not need to apply for an ITIN for your spouse.
2. Without her ITIN or SSN, you cannot e-file. However, you can still use the TurboTax program to prepare the tax forms but will have to submit by mail.
To file separately without the SSN or ITIN:
- In the program, leave the SSN space blank
- After completing the return, print out the forms. Write “NRA” in the spouse's SSN space. ( NRA stands for Nonresident Alien). Do not leave the space blank.
- Submit all the forms and required documents to IRS based on the instructions on your print-out.
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