It looks like you are getting conflicting information!
Your spouse is not getting a tax benefit by having an ITIN number, and your tax is not being affected by not having her ID number on your tax return, so it would seem acceptable to not apply for the ITIN number. If the IRS wants you to get one, they will request it after you file your tax return. In that event, it won't affect your tax, so that would seem a prudent course of action.
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