ITIN Question OR Advice Needed

[foobaz123 39]

Maybe this means that the regular IRS sites (like e-filing or where ever you would normally send your paper returns) won't process the return without the ITIN? I know that our return and W-7 are being sent to a facility in Texas to be processed, which isn't where my filing has been done in previous years, so I'm guessing this is a special facility for receiving ITIN apps + attached 1040s?

That much is definitely correct. What did you put in the spot for your Spouse's SSN?

[alizon 77]

That much is definitely correct. What did you put in the spot for your Spouse's SSN?

A woman from H&R Block did it for me, and she put "applied" on their computer system, but it printed out blank. My assumption is that they assign an ITIN, then add it to the return themselves.

[foobaz123 39]

A woman from H&R Block did it for me, and she put "applied" on their computer system, but it printed out blank. My assumption is that they assign an ITIN, then add it to the return themselves.

Hmm... I could swear when I called the IRS they told me to put NRA in that spot. So I did... and emailed them to the wife for her to print, sign and over night to me

[alizon 77]

Hmm... I could swear when I called the IRS they told me to put NRA in that spot. So I did... and emailed them to the wife for her to print, sign and over night to me

I know the IRS is a dense bureaucracy, but if your return is attached to a W-7, I think they'll figure it out.

[foobaz123 39]

I know the IRS is a dense bureaucracy, but if your return is attached to a W-7, I think they'll figure it out.

One would hope so, no?

[DeathStrike 9]

Filed for ITIN and 1040A at a IRS field office today.

I used turbotax online free edition since I donot have a state tax to file. Kept it blank (ssn field), review/alert caught it and reminded me I cannot e-file. Chose to print. emailed the PDF to her for sign.

Asked my wife for her passport to sent via fedex, copied it and notarized it here in US. Also included a signed W7 (line 2 as my address, line 3 hers) and a declaration signed by both of us mentioning she is choosing to be considered resident alien for entire 2011 tax year.

The IRS officer asked me a few questions about her status (if she was in US at any time of 2011, if she is eligible for a SSN, if she has any income). Then took the W7, passport copy, declaration, 1040A and W2. Said he will send it out, IRS austin office will contact me once ITIN is issued and if tax return is accepted.

[Darnell 8,478]

Maybe this means that the regular IRS sites (like e-filing or where ever you would normally send your paper returns) won't process the return without the ITIN? I know that our return and W-7 are being sent to a facility in Texas to be processed, which isn't where my filing has been done in previous years, so I'm guessing this is a special facility for receiving ITIN apps + attached 1040s?

Great Guess!

Yer spot on.

[Anas & Ayesha 1]

Our doc's are still at H&R Block with the "acceptance agent". I am just finding out he is not that much knowledgeable and is seeking advice. I called him today and requested the returns get finished ASAP as we are at NVC now and I need to email the signature pages to my husband so he can send them to me in the mail.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw7.pdf