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sunilsingh_sps
Jan 21, 2009, 08:52 PM
I got married on Dec 7th. I am in US on L1 visa. Can I file taxes for year 2008 as married? As of today (20-Jan-2009) I have not received her social security.
hollylovesbrandon
Jan 21, 2009, 09:32 PM
You should be able to file married for 2008.
MukatA
Jan 22, 2009, 01:10 AM
Yes if you are resident, you can file joint return as residents. This is true even if your spouse has never been to the U.S. and is non-resident. Attach W7 (ITIN application) with the tax return.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 22, 2009, 10:31 AM
Hold on the Form W-7 application!
If you have submitted for a SSN for your wife, she is NOT eligible for an ITIN. You need to wait for the SSN.