with a non-resident spouse living in the us and doesn’t make money

ITIN number can be used for filling taxes.

You will have to apply for a ITIN when filing married jointly with your spouse the ITIN take a couple months to get then the taxes will be processed after.

thank you!

either you can apply or go with CPA. in order to get the tax benefits, you need to stay with your spouse during the tax year

is it possible to refilled last year’s taxes? because we didn’t know about this ITIN option back then and now I’m wondering if we can fix it

I think we’ll just have to talk to CPA to help us out. 🙄

last year taxes filled single or joint? mostly single I guess if no ITIN. best way is to talk to cpa

thank you 🙏🏼

There are a limited number of approved CPAs that can file the W7 form you need to apply for an ITIN. They no longer accept this application from just anyone. Make sure the filer is pre approved to verify identity and complete the W7 for you. Then you can only paper file your taxes with the W7 attached. The W7 can only be submitted when you file your tax return for the year. Be prepared to wait 6 months or a year to hear back about the ITIN itself and then then can START to process your tax return after that. The first time is the worst, once you have the ITIN taxes afterward are normal again.