I moved to the US a few months back, and despite being eligible for an SSN I have been unable to obtain an appointment to get one (hundreds of phone calls have gone unanswered, and I was turned away from the office when I tried to go in-person). I very much doubt I will be able to get an SSN by 18th April. Also, since I am eligible for an SSN, I am ineligible for an ITIN.
I have prepared my forms using Sprintax (recommended by Turbotax for non-residents), where I used a temporary SSN given to me by my employer. Is it acceptable to mail in my federal and state (Maryland) tax returns with this temporary SSN crossed out, with a note explaining my situation? Otherwise I do not see how I can submit by the 18th April deadline. Even the forms for requesting a deadline extension seem to require an SSN...
Thank you in advance.
You need to apply for an SSN first before you are able to file your tax return. Try to visit a local Social Security Administration office.