My wife is from Nigeria, we’re going through s process to stop her from being deported. But she doesn’t have a social security number . It keeps saying I’ve forgotten information on thi

[timoni-w]

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[LeonardS]

You can not file a tax return if your wife does not have a social security number SSN or  Identifying Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN. 

You will need to apply for one or the other before you can file your return.

If she qualifies to get an SSN applying for one is easy. Go to Social Security Online, the administration's website, and search for Form SS-5. This form is the paperwork you need to fill out for a Social Security number.

If she does not for an SSN then you'll need to apply for an Individual Taxpayer ID number (ITIN).

The IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements but don’t qualify for SSNs. 

You can apply for an ITIN at the IRS website by downloading Form W-7. 

[Zayda9203]

Unfortunately, you cannot file a tax return if your wife does not have a SS#. However, she can go online and apply or go to the nearest Social Security Administration office to apply. She needs to meet the requirements needed such as her birth certificate, an identification issued by the state or a drivers license, a current utility bills or any documents that will certify her identification.  If she doesn’t have any of this then you need to contact the IRS how to acquire a individual tax return number.