My husband isn't a USA citizen and my daughter doesn't have a social security number. What do I do?

elisenoel123 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:56:13 GMT

In most cases it is better for a married couple to choose...

MichaelMc — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:56:15 GMT

In most cases it is better for a married couple to choose Married Filing Jointly filing status, even if one spouse had little or no income. This allows you the possibility of claiming several tax credits that are disallowed to Married Filing Separately filers. In addition, you benefit from the higher $12,600 Standard Deduction and both (your and your husband's) $4,050 Personal Exemptions.

Your question does not make clear whether your husband is a resident alien or non-resident alien. If he is a resident alien, you may use Married Filing Jointly status, by right. If your husband is a non-resident alien, you may choose to take advantage of Married Filing Jointly status, but certain conditions apply. More detail can be obtained here: IRS Guidance on Filing with Nonresident Spouse.

Since your husband and daughter do not have Social Security Numbers, they each will need to request an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) using Form W-7. To apply, follow this link: Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

You will have to file your completed tax return by mail, along with Forms W-7, and include a written statement signed by both you and your husband, declaring that one spouse was a nonresident alien and the other spouse a U.S. citizen or resident alien on the last day of your tax year, and that he chooses to be treated as U.S. resident for the entire tax year.

Because you are filing your tax return as an attachment to your ITIN application, you should not mail your return to the address listed in the Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ instructions. Instead, send your return, Forms W-7 and proof of identity and foreign status documents to:

Internal Revenue Service

Austin Service Center

ITIN Operation

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, TX 78714-9342

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My husband isn't a USA citizen and my daughter doesn't have a social security number. What do I do?

In most cases it is better for a married couple to choose...