I (have a valid SSN thru work authorization) had filed my 2019 taxes by snail-mail as “married filing jointly”. My spouse did not have an SSN number so we had to apply for ITIN number and we snail-mailed our tax return last week with certified documents from IRS authorized certified ITIN agent , W7 form and our federal tax return.
But today we found out my spouse s work authorization was approved and we also received her SSN card by mail. I am now pretty certain our ITIN application (My spouse cannot have an SSN and ITIN I believe) will be denied 6-7 weeks from now citing my spouse now has valid SSN. I also think IRS would most likely change out my filing status to “married filing single ” rather than “ married filing jointly” which would result in a lower refund.
What can I do at this point ? Do I have to wait for the IRS ITIN denial before I try to file an amended tax return by snail-mail again? Can I go ahead and e-file my taxes now ( taking advantage that my pending mailed application will still take 6 weeks to even be looked at) that we both have SSN but that would mean duplication? I was thinking this would be faster way to ensure a refund and my snail- mailed request would eventually been denied.
I am unable to reach IRS helpline since they are in a shutdown due to covid19. Is there anyway I can pull out my tax return and ITIN application that I snail-mailed? Please offer some assistance.
