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My wife (F2) and I (F1) live in the US for 5 years. Can we fill tax jointly? She doesn't have a SSN or ITIN.

julian-andson — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:14 GMT

When did you both first enter the US?

LinaJ2018 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:16 GMT

When did you both first enter the US?

2012 Aug

julian-andson — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:18 GMT

2012 Aug

Please see answer below.

LinaJ2018 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:20 GMT

Please see answer below.

Yes, you can. As F-visa holders, you are considered as a...

LinaJ2018 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:21 GMT

Yes, you can. As F-visa holders, you are considered as a nonresident from 2012-2016. Starting from January 1, 2017, if you meet Substantial Presence Test SPT, you both will be a resident for tax purposes and can file jointly on a Form 1040.

As IRS does not accept e-filing for tax returns without a SSN or ITIN, for your spouse, you will have to manually apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN on a Form W-7 for her. Please see ITIN.

Although you cannot e-file, you can still use the TurboTax program to prepare your tax return and required forms. Print, attach to the Form W-7 with the required documentation and submit by mail all the paperwork to the IRS Austin location in Texas.

However, when I use turbotax, it keep asking me to input...

julian-andson — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:23 GMT

However, when I use turbotax, it keep asking me to input the ITIN so I cannot proceed to finish my form.

As you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank p...

LinaJ2018 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:24 GMT

As you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank
print out returns and required forms ( write APPLIED in the SSN space)

Thank you very much for the help.

julian-andson — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:26 GMT

Thank you very much for the help.

My pleasure!

LinaJ2018 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:56:28 GMT

My pleasure!

Re: Thank you very much for the help.

habibabd — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:20:12 GMT

I am on the same situation. Did you have to mail any document for your wife's W7 form ?