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    Mar 15, 2008, 04:15 PM
    Does a wife (H4) need ITIN for filling federal tax with her husband (H1) jointly?
    Hi,

    I (H1, have SSN) came to US on June 2007 with my wife (H4).
    I am staying in Texas from June 2007 till today.
    My wife doesn't have a ITIN and she is a house wife (does not work).

    Now I need to file my federal tax for the year 2007.

    Do I need to have ITIN for my wife before I can file my federal tax jointly with her?
    Can I file a federal tax without ITIN?

    Thanks in advance.
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    Mar 15, 2008, 07:35 PM
    You can file your ITIN request (w-7) with your tax return. Also, note that you have a dual status situation, or you can elect to file as residents for the full year but include your worldwide income and take a foreign tax credit.
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