RTATZ
Mar 22, 2010, 04:34 PM
Hi,
My visa status changed to H1b from F1 since Oct 1, 2009. Before that I worked on OPT between Jan 09 - Sep 09.
Should I decide not to opt for first year choice and want to file 1040NR, can I apply for my wife's ITIN as I won't be able to claim her as a dependent on my federal tax return.
I am asking this because for Form 760 (Virginia resident tax return), I need ITIN/SSN for my wife bcoz there are only 3 filing options in that form:
1: Single (not applicable to me as I am married)
2: Married filing jointly (need to supply ITIN/SSN for my wife which I don't have now)
3: Married filing separate (need ITIN/SSN for wife)
So, I need ITIN for my state tax return but not for Federal 1040NR, can I still apply for her ITIN with my federal return?
Thanks..
My visa status changed to H1b from F1 since Oct 1, 2009. Before that I worked on OPT between Jan 09 - Sep 09.
Should I decide not to opt for first year choice and want to file 1040NR, can I apply for my wife's ITIN as I won't be able to claim her as a dependent on my federal tax return.
I am asking this because for Form 760 (Virginia resident tax return), I need ITIN/SSN for my wife bcoz there are only 3 filing options in that form:
1: Single (not applicable to me as I am married)
2: Married filing jointly (need to supply ITIN/SSN for my wife which I don't have now)
3: Married filing separate (need ITIN/SSN for wife)
So, I need ITIN for my state tax return but not for Federal 1040NR, can I still apply for her ITIN with my federal return?
Thanks..