I want to file tax return and need to get ITIN for my family(spouse and child). How can i apply for ITIN

To apply for an ITIN, complete IRS Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual.

 

TurboTax doesn't include Form W-7, so you'll have to download it directly from the IRS, fill it in, and print it out (see these IRS instructions for help with that).

 

Complete your return as you normally would. Leave the applicant's Social Security Number field blank, and disregard any warnings about the empty field or missing health care info for the applicant.

 

• When your return is finished, go to the File section and print your return, as you won't be able to e-file with a missing Social Security Number.
• Bring your printed, signed return (along with any attachments per the filing instructions, such as W-2s or 1099s), the completed W-7, proof of identity, and foreign status documents to your acceptance agent or an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Alternatively, you can mail everything to:

 

Internal Revenue Service

Austin Service Center

ITIN Operation

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, TX 78714-9342

Learn more about ITINs at IRS.gov.

 

For further information please see the TurboTax websites: How do I file with a W-7? and How do I get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?

Really helpful information, Thank you so much, Robert

I recently got my spouse's ITIN. Do I need to amend my state tax return on turbo-tax and re-print it? Or can I just write it with pen on the previously printed return and paper-file it?

Hello,

Did you get any answer to this please ? I am currently in the exact same position and was trying to figure out what to do. Many thanks

Do NOT click on anything that says AMEND ... if you already printed the return you can simply enter the ITIN on the return and mail it in as needed.   If you want to you CAN open the return by logging in and scrolling down to click on ADD A STATE  then enter the ITIN in the MY INFO tab ... then continue to the state tab and revisit the state interview.  Complete the FILE tab and choose to mail in the state so the proper forms and instructions will be presented.

Echo the above answer.

I just wrote my spouse's ITIN with pen on my already printed CA state return, and mailed it.