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Yes, you probably want to apply for her ITIN. If she was in the country for at least 6 months, she is a U.S. resident because of the substantial presence test. You will undoubtedly want to file a joint return, since this is a more advantageous filing status for a married couple. If she is not eligible to receive a Social Security Number, applying for an ITIN will be the way to include her in the return. Please see this link with additional information: ITIN.
To apply for an ITIN:
There are three ways to provide the identification documentation for the IRS:
You will then mail in the return to:
Yes, you probably want to apply for her ITIN. If she was in the country for at least 6 months, she is a U.S. resident because of the substantial presence test. You will undoubtedly want to file a joint return, since this is a more advantageous filing status for a married couple. If she is not eligible to receive a Social Security Number, applying for an ITIN will be the way to include her in the return. Please see this link with additional information: ITIN.
To apply for an ITIN:
There are three ways to provide the identification documentation for the IRS:
You will then mail in the return to:
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