If you are referring to this year 2021, you can file jointly with your spouse by filing an election. You will file a 2021 tax return next year in 2022. TurboTax does not provide any tools or forms to assist you to make the election, unfortunately. You would need to follow IRS's instructions to attach the statement to your 2020 tax return. You cannot e-file. Instead, print out all your tax forms along with the statement and paper-file. Click here to see Nonresident to resident
If your spouse does not have an SSN or ITIN, you would need to apply for an ITIN for her. To do so, you must file a Form W-7 along with filing your tax return. Without an SSN or ITIN, you won't be able to e-file either.
To prepare your tax return in the program, here are the steps:
- In the program, as you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank
- After entering all your information, print out returns and required forms ( write APPLIED in the spouse 's space)
- As TurboTax does not support the Form W-7, fill out the forms by following
- https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/General-ITIN-Information and attach to other required documentation
- Submit both the Form W-7 and your tax forms to IRS Austin location in Texas. ( see Form W-7 instructions)
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