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posted Jun 1, 2019 9:25:17 AM

Is it OK to file an extension to wait on my foreign wife's SSN, which should be arriving by May via her work permit?

My Brazilian wife and I got married November 2018. I want to avoid submitting a W-7 for an ITIN if possible. Just wondering if it's OK to file an extension and file our taxes once we get her SSN?

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 9:25:19 AM

Yes, that is what you should do.  You should never request an ITIN for someone who is SSN-eligible, always wait for the SSN even if you need an extension.

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Jun 1, 2019 9:25:21 AM

OK just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the speedy response @Opus 17!