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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:27:54 PM

Do you have to include your spouse in an application if he/she doesn't have a social security number?

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:56 PM

Is the spouse a non-resident alien without a Social Security number or an ITIN issued by the IRS?

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:57 PM

Yes he is

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:58 PM

If you are a US citizen and your spouse does not have a Social Security number or an ITIN and you are not applying for an ITIN with the tax return then you can only file your tax return as Married Filing Separately.  Where asked to enter the spouse's Social Security number enter 999-88-9999.  You can only print and mail your tax return, it cannot be e-filed.  When you print the tax return erase the Social Security number for your spouse and manually enter NRA for non-resident alien.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the procedure to print and mail a tax return using the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1944348-how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:59 PM

Ok, thanks for the information