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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:02:47 PM

I dont have my wifes social security number and she wont give it to me

My wife will not give me her social so how do I continue

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:02:49 PM

I don't have my wife's social. We are separated. When she filed her taxes she put down that she is single. I put we are still married because it is the truth. How do I continue filling out this form

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:02:50 PM

ask if she will input her SS #.  if not, check a previous tax return, car loan paperwork, rental agreement, home mortgage paperwork.  good luck!

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:02:51 PM

If you can't find it, you will have to have to leave it blank, and see if it will let you print your return and file by mail.  You can write "refused" in the place for the SSN, and attach a written statement describing the situation (you are separated but still married, she refused, etc) and giving as much contact info for her as you can (name, address, phone number).

In some cases it is possible to be considered unmarried even if you are still married, but this is very rare.  You can be considered unmarried if you are "Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree."  State law determines whether you are "Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree."  In most states, being legally separated does not count to be treated as single.  For example, in New York, separations are usually voluntary even if you file papers with the court.  A court order of legal separation is just as expensive and complicated as a divorce, so no one ever gets one.  However, I do not know the rules of every state, so I can't say whether you qualify.  If you have a court ordered separation, you might contact a tax attorney and see if you can file single too.  Of course, if you don't have a court ordered separation, you won't qualify.  And if you think you need to file as married, and file with the written statement, the IRS will check out your wife's return and make a decision.

Returning Member
Jul 1, 2019 7:05:54 AM

She has passed away I can't find her as number I need it for my claims

Returning Member
Jul 1, 2019 7:08:20 AM

We still married she passed away I need her As number

Level 15
Jul 1, 2019 7:09:41 AM

Did you ever file prior year returns jointly ?  Her number would be on that form. 

 

If not did you look thru her personal papers for prior year returns or any other tax form that has the number on it ?     If you are the PR for the decedent then you can petition the IRS and/or SS admin for this information. 

Returning Member
Jul 1, 2019 7:12:48 AM

We still married she filed taxes she put single I put married and still are what do I do

Returning Member
Jul 1, 2019 7:46:16 AM

I need help please

New Member
Jan 25, 2020 2:39:07 PM

What If it's an ex wife refusing to give SSN in order to claim Alimony?

Level 15
Jan 25, 2020 3:17:11 PM

Options ... get the number from a prior jointly filed return  or  get your attorney to force her to give it up... this should have been included in the decree.