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    matthewra Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 5, 2010, 10:09 AM
    Does my spouse need an ITIN?
    I am US citizen with some US income.
    Married in October 2009 to Canadian.
    We both live in Canada full time (I am bone fide foreign resident)

    Spouse has no US income

    I assume I must henceforth (starting tax year 2009) file Married.

    Can I file married/separately just put spouse Name and "Non-resident alien" instead of ITIN

    Form W-7 seems to say it MUST be filed with a tax return (can't get ITIN ahead of time for 2009 return) - if that is the case I cannot file electronically (since W-7 not filable elctronically)?
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    Apr 6, 2010, 02:36 AM

    1. Choice 1. File separate return and for SSN of spouse put N R A. You must report your worldwide income.

    2. Choice 2. File joint return as residents and attach W-7 with your tax return. Both must report worldwide income. Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income

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