You would need to apply for an ITIN for him. To do so, you must file a Form W-7 along with submitting your tax return. Without an SSN or ITIN, you won't be able to e-file either.
To prepare your tax return in the TurboTax 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)
The ITIN is a nine-digit number that's formatted similarly to an SSN. To apply for an ITIN, you must complete IRS Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. This number allows taxpayers who don't have a Social Security Number (SSN) to file income tax returns. Unlike other forms of ID, ITINs only have one purpose—tax filing and reporting. Having an ITIN number won't make you eligible for benefits, such as Social Security or earned income credits that provide refunds to some low-income filers. To learn more, click here: ITIN
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