Tax Time!

[the3rdpower 1]

I want to ensure I file as married, however, the US does not recognize my wife as a citizen. Has anyone filed a W-7 and how long was the process to get a Tax ID for a alien?

[the3rdpower 1]

Also - I have been paying for my wife's schooling this year, however, she lives in Canada. She's been attending the University of Victoria and an accredited online corrispondence course as well. Is it possible to claim these on my tax return even though she's taking the classes in Canada and not the US?

[Flames9_RN 358]

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[the3rdpower 1]

I have found two programs - the Hope Fund and the Lifetime Learning fund for tax consideration. Essentially if the college that the dependant / spouse attended is accredited and meets the FSA requirements for student aide as outlined by the US Department of Education (there are a few colleges through the world outside the US that do meet requirements) you can claim either one of these programs as funds back.

[Yodrak 7]

the3rdpower,

Form W-7 is submitted along with the tax return.

Yodrak

I want to ensure I file as married, however, the US does not recognize my wife as a citizen. Has anyone filed a W-7 and how long was the process to get a Tax ID for a alien?