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ibmjuank
Mar 24, 2008, 12:52 PM
Hi,

I'm on a F1 visa with no SSN, with my wife on F2 visa and with no SSN either. We're both from Colombia and I know I can't claim her as dependent.

How should I fill taxes? Should I fill as married or as single?

Thanks,
AtlantaTaxExpert
May 2, 2008, 12:46 PM
Wait a minute! HOW did you get a F-1 visa without a SSN? That is not supposed to be possible.

If I am wrong, then you BOTH need to submit for an ITIN using Form W-7 in order to file a tax return.

This assumes that you CAN claim her as a dependent, which is probably NOT the case.