IRS Transcript - F2A

[aliraza 0]

I filed i-130 for my spouse, waiting for approval. Should i file tax for 2017 as single or married? i used to file single in previous years. Thanks

[aliraza 0]

yes i am married but i filed as single in 2015 and 2016, because she does not have social security and other info. That's why i had no option.

[geowrian 22,337]

What year did you marry? You were required to have filed as married every tax year from then onwards since you are still married. If you did not, you should amend your tax returns. Single status is only for those who are not married.

 

The valid filing statuses for somebody are MFJ, MFS, or sometimes HOH (if there are dependents). You can obtain an ITIN if an SSN is not available. Or you can write “NRA” for your foreign spouse’s SSN (must be paper filed in this case).

[aliraza 0]

We got married in 2013 September. What is the process? any link can your provide me

[j&ana 363]

you need to file  married  for any year you was married. You can file married jointly or married separate

if you file separate and do not claim your wife as exemption then you do not need an ITTN number.

from the IRS 1040 instructions.

　

If your spouse is a nonresident alien, he or she must have either an SSN or an ITIN if:

You file a joint return,

You file a separate return and claim an exemption for your spouse, or

Your spouse is filing a separate re-turn

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf

Edited February 17, 2018 by j&ana
missing info

[aliraza 0]

My wife does not live here, how can i get ITIN on behalf of her? We have a daughter(US Citizen). I added her in 2017 tax. Can not select filling separately? because she does not have anything so i am just filing.

[Bhumi 14]

You can take H&R block Advise. it's free of cost if you are filling 1040e. 

Edited February 17, 2018 by Bhumi