Hi, my wife and child are on F2 visa. I am currently working here. When trying to fill up the TaxAct software, it kept asking for my Wife and Daughters SSN. I obviously don't have it as they are on F2. What do I do?

My second questions is, how do I apply for my wife's Tax Identification Number. Also, is my daughter eligible for one? Please let me know. Thanks

First, you CANNOT file on-line, with TaxAct or with anyone, because you MUST file as a non-resident alien, filing Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ, which MUST be mailed.

Second, unless you are from one of a few select countries, you CANNOT your wife or child as dependents.

So tell me, what IS your country of origin?

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Originally Posted by thesaint201

Hi, my wife and child are on F2 visa. I am currently working here. When trying to fill up the TaxAct software, it kept asking for my Wife and Daughters SSN. I obviously dont have it as they are on F2. What do I do??

My second questions is, how do I apply for my wifes Tax Identification Number. Also, is my daughter eligible for one? Please let me know. Thanks

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I am from India. And where will I get these forms from? Thanks a lot AtlantaTaxExpert.

Okay, India IS one of the select countries, so you CAN claim your wife and child as dependents.

You can get Forms W-7 and 1040NR from Internal Revenue Service.