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rajtaxquestion
Feb 13, 2009, 11:50 AM
Hi - I am on H1B visa and my wife is on H4 and so she does NOT have SSN , but just TIN number that i use to file taxes..If i file jointly with her , am i eligible for the stimulus package from the gov..for the last stimulus that Bush has approved , i did not get since i was told that untill my wife has SSN , i will not be eligible..is there any option to file , and still be eligible for stimulus ? Appreciate any response..
AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 3, 2009, 03:30 PM
Negative. Her ITIN makes you ineligible.

Now, you can file Married Filing Separately, get the rebate, then amend the return to file jointly.

It's a bit of a pain and the process will take several months, but it CAN be done and it IS legal.
IntlTax
Mar 3, 2009, 07:37 PM
Is this the stimulus for 2007?