I'm filing my taxes but we havent started hubby's papers yet...

[krd9387]

How should I file? I think I would file "married but filing seperatly" right? Well then what do I put down when they are asking for his ssn etc.?

[mouse7r]

You can get in a ITIN# from the INS so that you can do your taxes together, you use that in place of a SS# for tax purposes

[krd9387]

is there any way for me to do them without him having to get an itin#?

[hilarya]

Not that I know of.

[mouse7r]

If you print out the forms online its free to get a ITIN#, if you go to a person to get one it is usually $50 but you get it there and then

[Laura]

No, he needs an ITIN.

[krd9387]

how do i get one?

[hilarya]

go to irs.gov and you will need to fill out the paperwork for a w-7

[hilarya]

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf

click on this link..it will take you there :)

[mouse7r]

Or you can go to HRblock or some where and they can give you one for a fee

[rico9097]

Hello everyone.
I am inBrazilsince dec/2004 after being deported.
Does anyone knows if my wife can fileher tax with me in USA. She has helped me financialy.
I also would like to know if she can clain a donation that she made to a non profit organization here in Brazil .
Please let me know ASAP if you know .

thanks so much
Rico Brazil

[JessyRafa]

Hello everyone.
I am inBrazilsince dec/2004 after being deported.
Does anyone knows if my wife can fileher tax with me in USA. She has helped me financialy.
I also would like to know if she can clain a donation that she made to a non profit organization here in Brazil .
Please let me know ASAP if you know .

thanks so much
Rico Brazil

I'm pretty sure she can claim you. She is, after all, married. Have her file married filing jointly with just her income. Also, a donation is a donation no matter which country it is made it...but if it's over $200 she has to have a receipt. I'm not sure the specifics on this. Have her talk to a tax specialist here...there is a lot of advice floating around for free.

Good luck!

[djones9714]

How should I file? I think I would file "married but filing seperatly" right? Well then what do I put down when they are asking for his ssn etc.?

There is no reason to file "married but filing separately" as you will incur a big hefty tax liability. There is no reason why you can't file "married filing joint" even if only one person had income.

Please remember that the new IRS regulations have changed and you need to submit our form requesting an ITIN number with your tax return.

[curiel1114]

Hi i'm new here and i was wondering how do u get the ITIN number? I want to add my husband to my bank account, but they ask for that number. I've heard u can only get it when u file ur taxes? He's never filed them.

[tasksgirl]

hey curiel! welcome.. search the archives or post a new post in the General Discussions forum..