[ssaikh]

Hi,
I want to get Tax Identifiaction Number for my wife who is
On H4.
How should I apply?

[JudyKayTee]

Hi,
I want to get Tax Identifiaction Number for my wife who is
on H4.
How should i apply?

What is H4?

[Fr_Chuck]

H4 is a tax filing status, and I will assume the wife does not have a social security number.

I moved this to the tax thread since it has nothing to do with small claims court where it was posted.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Actually, H4 is a type of visa for dependents of H-1 or H-1B visa holders.

Typically, dependents of H-1 or H-1B visa holders cannot work and have perceived need for a SSN, so no SSN is issued.

However, they DO need a tax ID number if they are to be included on the sponsor's tax return, so the IRS issues ITINs. These ITINs are issued when Form W-7 is submitted (with proper identification documents) along with the annual tax return.

[MukatA]

Hi,
I want to get Tax Identifiaction Number for my wife who is on H4.
How should i apply?

You may need ITIN for your wife only if you want to claim her exemption or file as Married Filing Jointly. You can attach form W7 with your tax return.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Agreed.