MarilynG1
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After you file

Yes, you could file your 2021 return with the the W-7 attached, and file as Married Filing Jointly.  

 

Yes, you could file amendments for 2018, 2019, 2020 with Forms W-7 to change your Filing Status from Single to Married Filing Jointly. 

 

However, since amendments take a long time to process, you may not receive the ITIN in time to file your 2021 return (even with an extension), so filing with the W-7 this year and waiting for the ITIN to Amend prior years may be your best option. 

 

This link has more discussion on Amending with ITIN

 

Click this link for instructions on How to Amend a Prior Year Federal Return

 

 

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