My husband is about to file his taxes.. we got married last year and that is when i came to US. i don't have a SSN as of now. to include me in his returns... would i need a tax payer ID. and when, where and how to apply it.. how long does it take to come. would i get it b4 this year's tax filing date?
2007-02-26 05:38:58 · 6 answers · asked by Sapna A 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You and your husband will file the tax return like normal except for three differences.
First, where it asks for your SSN leave the information blank or write "Applied for" next to the space.
Second, fill in Form W-7 "Application for Taxpayer ID Number" and attach it to the front of the return.
The federal tax return will be considered timely filed.
Third, instead of mailing the tax return to the normal address listed in the 1040 instructions, mail it to the Austin, TX address that is listed on Form W-7.
After 4 to 6 weeks you will receive a card from the IRS with your Tax ID number that you can use on all other tax returns in the future. The number will be in the format 9XX-XX-XXXX.
An important note is that there are some tax benefits that can not be claimed if both you and your spouse do not have a Social Security Number. Make certain to read all instructions over carefully to make certain that this is the case. If in the future you receive a Social Security number you can amend up to the last 3 years of tax returns to claim those lost benefits.
2007-02-26 05:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by jks_mi 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are eligible for a SSN, you must apply for one at the nearest Social Security office. If you are not eligible, you must apply for a Taxpayer ID Number. File Form W-7 with your return and mail your return to the Austin Service Center. (The W-7 may still say to mail it to Philadelphia but processing of W7s has been moved to Austin.)
The IRS will process the W-7, apply the ITIN to your tax return, and then process the return.
Here's a link to Form W-7: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
2007-02-26 05:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need the ITIN so that your husband gets the proper deduction as he files a "married filing jointly" return.
File Form W7 and when you get the number from the IRS use it in the Social Security Field.
You can file an extension if you have not received the ITIN before the April 15th deadline. It is always better to file an extension than an ammendment.
2007-02-26 06:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by publiof 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You need to apply for an ITIN number, you need to complete form W7 and submit it along with the tax return to the Austin Service Center, you need to include the documentation requested. Once the IRS process's your ITIN request they will then add your number to the return and process the return
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
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2016-11-26 00:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by trickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I don't understand all the classifications of aliens in this country, but if you are here legally, which I believe you are, you can get a SSN from the Social Security administration, or at least the green card equivalent of one.
2007-02-26 05:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by hdsok 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋