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fuknadam1
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My wife and I are separated for 3 years now I don't know her social security number and I'm not claiming her so why does it keep asking me for her info

 
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My wife and I are separated for 3 years now I don't know her social security number and I'm not claiming her so why does it keep asking me for her info

If you are filing Married Filing Separate, the IRS requires that you enter your spouse's Social Security number on your return.

If you filed a joint return with her in the past, you will see her SS number on the return

Tax return transcripts include most line items from the originally-filed Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040-EZ return. They're available back to 2013.

Order your transcript online or by mail from the IRS Get Transcript website or by calling their toll-free number 1-800-908-9946.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901218-can-i-get-a-copy-of-my-tax-return-from-the-irs

If you are unable to look up your spouse’s Social Security number on a prior year return, you will need to file a paper return, and write in Unknown in her Social Security number field on the top right of the tax form.

You should also attach a short note explaining why her social security number is unknown.


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