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posted Sep 16, 2019 1:54:36 PM

Cannot go any further, blocked by non correctable mistakes ( see screenshot )

The system is talking about my spouse. Since he is a foreigner, I cannot put a security number for him.  Since I cannot do it, I cannot proceed to the health care section. Please help. I could do it the preceeding years, but I am stuck this time. 

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Level 15
Sep 16, 2019 1:58:33 PM

If you are a US citizen or US resident and your spouse does not have a Social Security number or an ITIN and you are not applying for an ITIN with the tax return then you can only file your tax return as Married Filing Separately.  Where asked to enter the spouse's Social Security number enter 999-88-9999.  You can only print and mail your tax return, it cannot be e-filed.  When you print the tax return erase the Social Security number for your spouse and manually enter NRA for non-resident alien.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the procedure to print and mail a tax return using the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1944348-how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online

 

When filing MFS only you are asked about your Health Care Insurance.