https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-didn-t-file-my-2017-taxes-because-i-have-been-out-of-country-since-july-2017-i-got-married-that/01/1367640#M495402 She cannot obtain her id number until she gets her Visa. I simply want to get up to date with my taxes now. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:03:01 GMT jimnads 2020-03-27T17:03:01Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-didn-t-file-my-2017-taxes-because-i-have-been-out-of-country-since-july-2017-i-got-married-that/01/1367640#M495402 She cannot obtain her id number until she gets her Visa. I simply want to get up to date with my taxes now. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:03:01 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-didn-t-file-my-2017-taxes-because-i-have-been-out-of-country-since-july-2017-i-got-married-that/01/1367640#M495402 jimnads 2020-03-27T17:03:01Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-didn-t-file-my-2017-taxes-because-i-have-been-out-of-country-since-july-2017-i-got-married/01/1367768#M495449 <P>You can file a return using the Married Filing Separately (MFS) status bu printing the return and sending it by mail filling in "NRA" for your spouse's social security number.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>A visa is not required to apply for a ITIN, which is required if you prefer to file using the Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) status.&nbsp; The need to file a tax return is sufficient reason to apply for an ITIN.&nbsp; You can find the form, form instructions, and additional information about applying for the ITIN here:&nbsp;<A href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-7" target="_blank">About IRS Form W-7.</A></P> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:27:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-didn-t-file-my-2017-taxes-because-i-have-been-out-of-country-since-july-2017-i-got-married/01/1367768#M495449 SusanY1 2020-03-27T17:27:10Z