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[islandgirl80 28]

I am worried about my husband's tax. He filed single because of I am not in the U.S yet and I don't have SSN. I am worried that it might affected our process of papers in the future. What should we do now?

[HuskerPower66 3]

He should have filed Married filing separate from everything I've read up on the subject. That's how I've filed the last two years as my wife has no tax ID (SSN) and we decided not to get her a tax ID number. I

I'm not a tax expert, but I would think he could amend his return with the proper filing status.

[islandgirl80 28]

He should have filed Married filing separate from everything I've read up on the subject. That's how I've filed the last two years as my wife has no tax ID (SSN) and we decided not to get her a tax ID number. I

I'm not a tax expert, but I would think he could amend his return with the proper filing status.

Ok, I already told him to file married- separate but the tax lady told him that he needs to file single since that I am not in the U.S and no SSN. Hope we can fix this issue. What to put on the SSN spouse question since that I don't have SSN? Thanks

[HuskerPower66 3]

When I file I put my wife's name where it asks and then I put "NRA" for non-resident alien in the spouse tax ID field. That's what it says to do in the instructions.

He'll have to file a paper return to do this.

[islandgirl80 28]

When I file I put my wife's name where it asks and then I put "NRA" for non-resident alien in the spouse tax ID field. That's what it says to do in the instructions.

He'll have to file a paper return to do this.

Thanks. I am going to ask him to fix it asap. I am just worried that it might affected the process. I also read that he can amend it?

[NikLR 13,227]

The tax lady likely just wants the money. He has to print the form off, write NRA in your SSN spot and mail the tax return. She doesn't get her money if he doesn't efile most likely.

[islandgirl80 28]

The tax lady likely just wants the money. He has to print the form off, write NRA in your SSN spot and mail the tax return. She doesn't get her money if he doesn't efile most likely.

Thank you. I will talk to my hard headed husband. I told him but he said that I am wrong.

[novedsac 355]

The impact to your immigration process will be minimal, if at all.

However, he should amend his tax return to MFS by filing Form 1040X, printing 'NRA' where it asks for your SSN. As he won't be claiming any exemptions for you, it's not needed anyway. He may even realize a lower tax burden.

The tax lady he went to is simply wrong and incompetent. Wouldn't be one of those fly-by-night both attendants at WalMart, Sears or the mall, would it?

What amuses me is that the tax payer (and tax preparer, if used) sign the end of the form, just under a statement that reads "Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. …' claiming one is 'single' when they are 'married' is a false statement.

[islandgirl80 28]

Can we still fix this? I told him but he never listen to me. He listen to the tax lady because that is her job.

[novedsac 355]

Yeah, you can fix it. File the amended tax return … IRS Form 1040X.

Do you have a copy of his single tax return? If so, take the data and recalculate the tax as MFS … if there is a lower tax liability (i.e., greater refund potential), then you can point it out to him that his tax lady is costing him a lot more than the preparation fee … it's (potentially) costing him unnecessary additional tax dollars … and since you now know more about taxes, you'll be handling the tax returns in the future. Ha!

[NikLR 13,227]

Tell him to seek several other opinions of other tax preparers.

[islandgirl80 28]

The impact to your immigration process will be minimal, if at all.

However, he should amend his tax return to MFS by filing Form 1040X, printing 'NRA' where it asks for your SSN. As he won't be claiming any exemptions for you, it's not needed anyway. He may even realize a lower tax burden.

The tax lady he went to is simply wrong and incompetent. Wouldn't be one of those fly-by-night both attendants at WalMart, Sears or the mall, would it?

What amuses me is that the tax payer (and tax preparer, if used) sign the end of the form, just under a statement that reads "Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. …' claiming one is 'single' when they are 'married' is a false statement.

Now I am worried. Can we still fixed this right? He filed it last month.

[gabrielv 1]

My husband file single ever since we are married. We ask the person filing his taxes about our situation and he said it's okay to file as single and we can Amend it after I get my SSN and no problem with the process. As of this time I am waiting for my interview.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Tax & Finances During US Immigration forum.

[novedsac 355]

Now I am worried. Can we still fixed this right? He filed it last month.

There is no need to worry. IRS isn't going to make an issue of it unless they feel you are doing so with the intent of paying less tax than you should.

I just don't think it is right to lie, especially when there is an alternative, correct way of doing things.

Yes, you can fix it ... as noted above ... file a 1040X amended return. It's very easy.