Claiming my wife who has a K3 Visa

AV3 · #1 Feb 17, 2007, 07:59 AM

Hi,
I am a Texas resident. Ex single dad with 2 children ages 16 & 18 from a previous marriage.

I was re-married in the Philippines in March of 2005.
My wife has not worked and I have given her full support since our marriage.
I did not try to claim her for the tax year, 2005 because of (xxx) advice.

My wife entered the U.S. in May of 2006 with a K3 visa and we are waiting to appy for her A.O.S. (adjustment of status). She remains unemployed.

Can we apply for a ITIN, so that I can claim her on my taxes?
If yes, was i eligible to do this in 2005?

Thank you...

taxsearcher · Feb 17, 2007, 01:16 PM

I think you should file a joint return with your wife.

In 2005, she could have elected to be a resident and then you could have filed a joiint return.



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