NVC Filers - January 2015

[Kels2487 96]

After thinking about it further she is correct you will likely have to paper file. As she says in the wiki if you file MFS then you can put NRA for the spouse's Social Security # but that is prob an e-file rejection error that will bounce it back.

Unless your spouse has already entered the country legally and has their Social Security #.....in that case you are fine to e-file.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey all,

Usually people mention here about calling the NVC for various reasons, but today my wife's cell phone rang when she was at work and it was the NVC calling her! They were calling to verify I'd be at my interview next Tuesday and went over what documents to bring with me. My wife said the lady was very nice and they chit chatted about the weather for a bit. NVC lady said they had about 2 feet of snow there and was surprised how little we have here in Toronto. I'm looking forward to my interview, but will be so glad when it's all over.

That is VERY weird

After thinking about it further she is correct you will likely have to paper file. As she says in the wiki if you file MFS then you can put NRA for the spouse's Social Security # but that is prob an e-file rejection error that will bounce it back.

Unless your spouse has already entered the country legally and has their Social Security #.....in that case you are fine to e-file.

This is exactly the reason why you can't e-file. Online tax programs don't accept letters (NRA); it has to be a SSN# or ITIN#.

State doesn't matter.

[bk2014 34]

That is VERY weird

This is exactly the reason why you can't e-file. Online tax programs don't accept letters (NRA); it has to be a SSN# or ITIN#.

State doesn't matter.

can I still use Tax prep software such as TurboTax if I plan to use NRA and print and mail my tax returns ?...Or should I use assistance of CPA ?

[Saylin 1,605]

can I still use Tax prep software such as TurboTax if I plan to use NRA and print and mail my tax returns ?...Or should I use assistance of CPA ?

I'm not sure, cause it might stop you at the point asking for your spouse's SSN and won't let you continue until you input something. If you can bypass it, then yeah, just use it, then hand-write in on the form at the end 'NRA'.

[Kels2487 96]

That is VERY weird

This is exactly the reason why you can't e-file. Online tax programs don't accept letters (NRA); it has to be a SSN# or ITIN#.

State doesn't matter.

The state matters if you live in a community property state and file MFS. Even if the spouse has a SS# or ITIN#, ......you will probably get e-file rejections. You do in turbotax.

[Bulbula 1]

...Who got CC or 3 N/A today? pls....pls any December scan with CC.......post it here.

[BatmanFlow 481]

So I called today to see if I had an interview date....well apparently now I don't have a case complete. Site still shows 3 NAs. I've called since December 30th and have called several times and everytime they said case complete. Now he said it's waiting to have a case complete. Wow I don't even know what to say.

This is all so comical now.

[ariani 71]

can I still use Tax prep software such as TurboTax if I plan to use NRA and print and mail my tax returns ?

This is EXACTLY what I did...I also opted out all options and paid turbo tax $0.00.

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I got a case number today... small progress.

[bigc11 2]

I filed MFS(first time filing as married) using turbo tax, my wife had previously been in the states on a student visa and obtained a SSN. I live in MA, turbo tax had me print out the 1040a for federal and mail it out to the IRS. Wasn't able to e-file federal, just state.

[Saylin 1,605]

The state matters if you live in a community property state and file MFS. Even if the spouse has a SS# or ITIN#, ......you will probably get e-file rejections. You do in turbotax.

No, I was referring to the state doesn't matter in reference to putting NRA and not being able to e-file. I wasn't referring to e-filing with a SSN/ITIN. I should have been more clear on that.

[GazaSlimaz 43]

No, I was referring to the state doesn't matter in reference to putting NRA and not being able to e-file. I wasn't referring to e-filing with a SSN/ITIN. I should have been more clear on that.

Saylin,

I haven't gotten to the NVC step yet this time around. But I have been reading up on the tax filing aspect since of things since I am filing with my husband this filing season. I don't recall where, but i thought it says you can no longer file using NRA. You have to apply for an ITIN for your spouse in order to file them on your taxes...is this not correct?

[KAR_SAT 20]

This is EXACTLY what I did...I also opted out all options and paid turbo tax $0.00.

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I got a case number today... small progress.

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin,

I haven't gotten to the NVC step yet this time around. But I have been reading up on the tax filing aspect since of things since I am filing with my husband this filing season. I don't recall where, but i thought it says you can no longer file using NRA. You have to apply for an ITIN for your spouse in order to file them on your taxes...is this not correct?

If you file for MFJ, then yes, an ITIN is required (if one doesn't have a SSN). If you file for MFS, you can just write NRA in the SSN field.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Saylin

[KAR_SAT 20]

Congrats ..I'm still waiting for my case number..hopefully tomorrow...planning to switch my job...I know this not the right time..but dont know wht to do...Just got this new job but I dont like it..Just got my employment verification letter..i m only sponsors for my husband...

[GazaSlimaz 43]

If you file for MFJ, then yes, an ITIN is required (if one doesn't have a SSN). If you file for MFS, you can just write NRA in the SSN field.

Ok...Thanks!!! I was kinda stressing out about it...I'm either going to file MFS or HOH since i qualify for both. Whatever gives me the biggest refund...So HOH I can still use NRA right?