I need an extension while I wait for the IRS to assign a tax ID # for my wife who is from Indonesia. I am stuck and cant fill the extension without one. What do I do?

[donjamitaylor]

Its been 2 months and we haven't heard from the IRS.

[ToddL]

Are you waiting for a SSN?
If not, and you are waiting for an ITIN, you need to make that application with your tax return.
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[ToddL · Accepted solution]

You can submit an online extension and just leave your spouse's name off the form. Nobody has to sign or report their filing status on an application for extension.

If you prefer, you can include your spouse's name on a paper extension, and list her SSN/ITIN as "Applied For".  Refer to IRS Form 4868: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, complete and print the form, and send it to the IRS address for your state.