Do we get stimulus checks if filed jointly and my wife has ITIN on the return ?

[aaditya.mohata]

wife has valid SSN but rerun was filed with ITIN. Maybe that is why we did not qualify for stimulus checks ?  How do I correct this ?  Filing an amendment might takes months and not sure if stimulus checks will still be eligible that late ?

[DawnC]

No, when spouses file jointly, both spouses must have valid SSNs to receive a Payment with one exception. If either spouse is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the taxable year, only one spouse needs to have a valid SSN.

If spouses file separately, the spouse who has an SSN may qualify for a Payment; the other spouse without a valid SSN will not qualify.  

You will be able to claim the payment when you file your 2020 tax return if you both file with a SSN.   Filing with the ITIN is only preventing you from receiving the advance payment.  

Stimulus payments will be based on information from your most recent tax filings, either 2019, or 2018 if you haven't filed this season yet. But, the amount paid to you now will be reconciled on next year’s tax return based on your current 2020 situation.

[aaditya.mohata]

Thanks for your reply. So I should not worry about filing an amendment ?  Also, I read that we need to notify IRS to combine ITIN and SSN. - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/additional-itin-information.

Is this still needed ?

[Anonymous]

some taxpayers have filed suit over this provision.   the outcome is not known at this time.