Should I get ITIN or wait for wife to get visa/social security number?

[Charles & Ai 0]

I expect a visa sometime in June 2009. I would like to maximize stimulus checks so...

For 2008 Taxes (we married Dec. 2007) wouldn't it be wise to -->

1) File petition to file taxes late

2) After Wife is granted Visa apply for Social Security Number

3) After Wife (and child) is granted S.S.N then we can do taxes and get 2 extra stimulus checks?

Why wouldn't others do this route? Am I missing something?

[Old Dominion 26]

The checks were based on tax returns filed for 2007. There will be no stimulus checks, just a reduction in withholding tax, in 2009, for those who are employed and having taxes withheld. If both husband and wife are working, each will have less withheld from their pay starting in June -- about $400 per person till Jan. 1.

[trinket 30]

Plus you wouldn't get any stimulus just with the ITIN.

[Justin and Masako 0]

Plus you wouldn't get any stimulus just with the ITIN.

Very true. It also invalidates you from receiving it if you file jointly.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I expect a visa sometime in June 2009. I would like to maximize stimulus checks so...

For 2008 Taxes (we married Dec. 2007) wouldn't it be wise to -->

1) File petition to file taxes late

2) After Wife is granted Visa apply for Social Security Number

3) After Wife (and child) is granted S.S.N then we can do taxes and get 2 extra stimulus checks?

Why wouldn't others do this route? Am I missing something?

Yes. There are no stimulus checks. There is a reduction in withholding throughout the year.

[Charles & Ai 0]

I expect a visa sometime in June 2009. I would like to maximize stimulus checks so...

For 2008 Taxes (we married Dec. 2007) wouldn't it be wise to -->

1) File petition to file taxes late

2) After Wife is granted Visa apply for Social Security Number

3) After Wife (and child) is granted S.S.N then we can do taxes and get 2 extra stimulus checks?

Why wouldn't others do this route? Am I missing something?

Yes. There are no stimulus checks. There is a reduction in withholding throughout the year.

I guess i am still confused...?? Should I file now and apply for ITIN or should I petition to file late, wait for wife to get SSN then file taxe after we have a social? I think petition to file late and wait for SSN is best so we get more advantages (also, you can get stimulus check in 2008 if you did not receive in 2007.

What is your suggestion?

[moonhunt 1]

I guess i am still confused...?? Should I file now and apply for ITIN or should I petition to file late, wait for wife to get SSN then file taxe after we have a social? I think petition to file late and wait for SSN is best so we get more advantages (also, you can get stimulus check in 2008 if you did not receive in 2007.

What is your suggestion?

I have similar situation.

I asked for ITIN for my wife, then when she get SSN, I will file amended tax return.

[ruby_jade 0]

I guess i am still confused...?? Should I file now and apply for ITIN or should I petition to file late, wait for wife to get SSN then file taxe after we have a social? I think petition to file late and wait for SSN is best so we get more advantages (also, you can get stimulus check in 2008 if you did not receive in 2007.

What is your suggestion?

I have similar situation.

I asked for ITIN for my wife, then when she get SSN, I will file amended tax return.

hi how can we file an amended tax return? can you tell me more on how to do it?