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prapro
Apr 11, 2006, 07:41 AM
Hi,

I am holding H1B visa and I am filing tax returns jointly with wife and showing my kid as dependent. Now I am applying TIN number for my wife and kid both having H4 visa. Can you please let me know, what are all the options need to take in these reasons listed in W7 form for my wife and kid ?

A.Nonresident alien required to obtain ITIN to claim tax treaty benefit
B.Nonresident alien filing a U.S. Tax return
C.U.S. Resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. Tax return
D.Dependent of U.S. Citizen/resident alien
E.Spouse of U.S. Citizen/resident alien
F.Nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher filing a U.S. Tax return
G.Dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S. Visa
H.Others


Thanks,
Durga

AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 12, 2006, 07:46 AM


Durga:

You need a separate W-7 for each.

For your wife's W-7, check Item E.

For your child's W-7, check Item D.