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Non resident spouse e file

method1491 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:30:06 GMT

Can I efile for joint married tax return for non resident alien with ss number if they already have been paying taxes?

Re: Non resident spouse e file

Critter-3 — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:31:20 GMT

Yes

Re: Non resident spouse e file

Opus 17 — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:09:18 GMT

To e-file, you just need an SSN or ITIN.

However, by filing jointly, you are required to report all your spouse's worldwide income and pay US tax on it. You can claim a credit or deduction for foreign taxes paid. If you file separately (MFS), you may pay higher US tax, but your spouse would not have to file a US tax return unless they had US-source income.

Filing MFS is often worse financially than filing MFJ, but you may need to test your specific circumstances.