W-7

[NewDay2006]

In the case of my K2 daughter, she was not eligible for an SSN until her AOS was approved. We filed for an ITIN using the W7, but it took more than four months to get it. Her AOS was approved before it arrived, after which it was easy to get the SSN. I then filed the ammended return, which produced a handsome and welcome sum of cash.

I didn't attempt a ITIN for my stepson... I will get a nice additional sum because of the ammended return filing joint with Lao Po. I just submitted it today... I'm glad I have the ammended return to add with my tax returns when the day comes in the future

Edited August 23, 2007 by NewDay2006 (see edit history)

[ME4Ying]

When I was in Shanghai and married and filed my taxes the first year we were married. I filed jointly and was required to get an ITIN for my wife. It took me about 8 weeks and I ended up calling the IRS in the states to get the number over the phone before I sent it in.

 

If you are married at the time and file as single, it would not be truthfull would it? l certainly wouldn't do that. I would think that may easily be construed as fraud. You could do the married and filing separately but according to the instructions on the 1040 your wife is definitely supposed to have either a social security number or an ITIN. Go to the bottom center column of the 1040 instructions on page 16 and you will find the paragraphs that explains it easily. You can find the 1040 instructions on the IRS web site if you don't have a copy, and it will very clearly state that fact. Also where you check the Filing status block on the 1040, if you look at the number 3 block which is for married filing separately it very clearly says the same thing next to the block. I do think that you may be able to simply apply for the ITIN and then write in applied for and get away with that but I would imagine it would depend on the person who looks at your return as to if they would accept it.

Gale

 

 

if you file married file jointly (MFJ), you will have to furnish proof of her income. that's what i was told if i were to file that status. if you get audited you certainly will have to. additionally, she will have to sign the federal tax return, in addition to the W7. however, she can print off a W7, send her ID to you, and then you only have one way document traffic. if you file MFJ, you will have to mail her the federal tax reutrn to have her sign it, then have her mail that and the W7/IDs/proof of income.

 

 

instead i filed married filing separately (MFS), and did not have to furnish proof of her income. i called the IRS and asked since we filed MFS, if she still had to file for herself. they asked how much she made, then said no, she doesn't if she makes under X (forget the value). she also did not have to sign the federal tax return this way. i already had her IDs, so it wasn't a problem there.

 

 

the MFJ would've gotten me about 200 more bucks vs the MFS.

 

My concern was her having to sign the returns and me providing information about her income. I will file single.

 

More importantly, I think I have to show myself being married on the tax return she will take to the interview, for safety sake in my situation... I didn't know I should have done it before or I would have. My wife actually brought this up to me... She talks on 001 quite frequently.

 

 

who, me?

 

i already got my taxes processed and returned in about 6 weeks, including her ITIN. when you file in the states you submit the W7 with the federal tax return to the Pen. state address, not the Austin address like normal. They process your W7, produce an ITIN and attach that to the federal taxes for processing as either MFJ/MFS. You don't need to submit for a W7 first, wait for it, then submit the federal forms.

 

I am a little confused about the Pen address mentioned. My W-7 instructions say to mail tax returns and documents (copy of wife's passport) with the W-7 to PO Box 149342, Austin, TX ... "Do not use mailing address in the instructions for your tax return." I filed for an extension until Oct 15 and need to send. Where?

[ktmracer]

When I was in Shanghai and married and filed my taxes the first year we were married. I filed jointly and was required to get an ITIN for my wife. It took me about 8 weeks and I ended up calling the IRS in the states to get the number over the phone before I sent it in.

 

If you are married at the time and file as single, it would not be truthfull would it? l certainly wouldn't do that. I would think that may easily be construed as fraud. You could do the married and filing separately but according to the instructions on the 1040 your wife is definitely supposed to have either a social security number or an ITIN. Go to the bottom center column of the 1040 instructions on page 16 and you will find the paragraphs that explains it easily. You can find the 1040 instructions on the IRS web site if you don't have a copy, and it will very clearly state that fact. Also where you check the Filing status block on the 1040, if you look at the number 3 block which is for married filing separately it very clearly says the same thing next to the block. I do think that you may be able to simply apply for the ITIN and then write in applied for and get away with that but I would imagine it would depend on the person who looks at your return as to if they would accept it.

Gale

 

 

if you file married file jointly (MFJ), you will have to furnish proof of her income. that's what i was told if i were to file that status. if you get audited you certainly will have to. additionally, she will have to sign the federal tax return, in addition to the W7. however, she can print off a W7, send her ID to you, and then you only have one way document traffic. if you file MFJ, you will have to mail her the federal tax reutrn to have her sign it, then have her mail that and the W7/IDs/proof of income.

 

 

instead i filed married filing separately (MFS), and did not have to furnish proof of her income. i called the IRS and asked since we filed MFS, if she still had to file for herself. they asked how much she made, then said no, she doesn't if she makes under X (forget the value). she also did not have to sign the federal tax return this way. i already had her IDs, so it wasn't a problem there.

 

 

the MFJ would've gotten me about 200 more bucks vs the MFS.

 

My concern was her having to sign the returns and me providing information about her income. I will file single.

 

More importantly, I think I have to show myself being married on the tax return she will take to the interview, for safety sake in my situation... I didn't know I should have done it before or I would have. My wife actually brought this up to me... She talks on 001 quite frequently.

 

 

who, me?

 

i already got my taxes processed and returned in about 6 weeks, including her ITIN. when you file in the states you submit the W7 with the federal tax return to the Pen. state address, not the Austin address like normal. They process your W7, produce an ITIN and attach that to the federal taxes for processing as either MFJ/MFS. You don't need to submit for a W7 first, wait for it, then submit the federal forms.

 

I am a little confused about the Pen address mentioned. My W-7 instructions say to mail tax returns and documents (copy of wife's passport) with the W-7 to PO Box 149342, Austin, TX ... "Do not use mailing address in the instructions for your tax return." I filed for an extension until Oct 15 and need to send. Where?

Do exactly as directions, I also sent my tax returns w/ W-7 to Austin this year. See if you can do the direct deposit, I did not and had a hard time getting it cashed.

 

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

[NewDay2006]

See if you can do the direct deposit, I did not and had a hard time getting it cashed.

 

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

 

I just got my check yesterday, pretty cool indeed. I almost had a problem getting mine cashed, but I talked to my credit union manager and I had my wife's passport and our marriage liscense present, although she didn't ask for it. She did ask for me to have my wife send a letter giving me permission to sign the check for her.

 

Question??? when I file taxes this year, direct deposit will eliminate this problem?

 

Can you file state taxes with your wife number?

[ktmracer]

See if you can do the direct deposit, I did not and had a hard time getting it cashed.

 

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

 

I just got my check yesterday, pretty cool indeed. I almost had a problem getting mine cashed, but I talked to my credit union manager and I had my wife's passport and our marriage liscense present, although she didn't ask for it. She did ask for me to have my wife send a letter giving me permission to sign the check for her.

 

Question??? when I file taxes this year, direct deposit will eliminate this problem?

 

 

Can you file state taxes with your wife number?

 

 

 

Yes, I think if you have joint account.

 

Yes, same # with state taxes.

 

I went through this ordeal this year.