turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Attend our Ask the Experts event about Tax Law Changes & Forms (2024) on Mar 19! >> RSVP NOW!
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

skaf
New Member

I'm filing as HOH as a resident alien, but cannot e-file because my spouse is NRA?

I am filling as head of household as a resident alien. I have a daughter and I paid everything from rent to bills etc. My husband did not live with me in 2024. He does not have SSN/ITIN because he lives and works in a foreign country. How can I e-file?

x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

4 Replies

I'm filing as HOH as a resident alien, but cannot e-file because my spouse is NRA?

See this TurboTax support FAQ for filing when your spouse is a nonresident alein - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/file-taxes-spouse...

DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

I'm filing as HOH as a resident alien, but cannot e-file because my spouse is NRA?

Yes, perform these steps to see if you are able to electronically file. 

 

  1. Prepare your return in TurboTax.
  2. On the screen for your spouse’s information enter a name and date of birth. Leave the Social Security number field blank. Select Continue.
  3. On the screen Tell us a bit more, check the box My spouse was a nonresident alien at any time during 2024. Select Continue.
  4. Continue through the screens bypassing any messages or warnings about the absence of the spouse social security number.
  5. Indicate that you would like to e-file your return and follow the instructions in the program to register or pay and transmit your return.

If your return will not transmit, or is rejected, return and follow these additional steps:

  1. When you get to the “Let’s get ready to e-file” screen, select File by Mail.
  2. TurboTax will continue to give you an error regarding the missing Social Security Number or ITIN for your spouse. Proceed to print with the error but write Nonresident Alien (or the abbreviation “NRA”) in the space for your spouse’s Social Security number before mailing your return.
  3. Mail the return to the address on the instruction sheet that prints with your return.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
skaf
New Member

I'm filing as HOH as a resident alien, but cannot e-file because my spouse is NRA?

Unfortunately I still cannot e-file. Isn't there a way to bypass this? I reside in a foreign country now so paper filling will be a big trouble.

DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

I'm filing as HOH as a resident alien, but cannot e-file because my spouse is NRA?

No. If this method doesn't work, then you will need to print and mail in the return. The issue is strictly the absence of the ITIN or SSN.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question