can't change address with IRS

[steve-phuket 10]

Hi, I need to inform the IRS of my new US address and the only ways are call (don't work, tried for days, lines too busy), mail (too slow), file a return now on line.

 

the problem is i need to file with an ITIN number for my wife and that takes too long to get. turbo tax will not let me file married without entering the ITIN for her and i need her for the $24000 standard deduction

 

any ideas?

 

thx 

Edited March 8, 2021 by steve-phuket

[Wuozopo 4,293]

11 hours ago, steve-phuket said:

Hi, I need to inform the IRS of my new US address and the only ways are call (don't work, tried for days, lines too busy), mail (too slow), file a return now on line.

 

the problem is i need to file with an ITIN number for my wife and that takes too long to get. turbo tax will not let me file married without entering the ITIN for her and i need her for the $24000 standard deduction

 

any ideas?

 

thx 

Print out a paper return, write in NRA in her SSN spot, mail it. You will have to file MFS.

That’s your only option other than doing the whole ITIN thing which is way more complicated.

Edited March 9, 2021 by Wuozopo

[steve-phuket 10]

10 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Print out a paper return, write in NRA in her SSN spot, mail it. You will have to file MFS.

That’s your only option other than doing the whole ITIN thing which is way more complicated.

 

what does NRA mean?

 

anyhow mailing it is too slow, trying to change address now so stimulus check sent to right place

 

i actually finally got a human on the phone at the IRS and they said can't change address by phone anymore, totally f'ed up, IMHO