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    Apr 1, 2008, 11:03 AM
    Hi AtlantaTaxExpert,

    I am on H1-B and I am filing join tax retrun along with my wife who is on H-4. I will be applying for ITIN while filing Federal returns. I have been told that I need to wait for ITIN to be able to file State returns. Can you please tell me wats the rule for Local returns? Do I need to wait for ITIN for my wife before filing Local (Philadelphia) returns?

    Also, with economic stimulus plan in the air - I have a question. Given the fact that I am on H-1 (with SSN) and my wife on H-4 (without SSN), do you think I'll be eligible for tax rebate? If yes then how much?
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    Apr 2, 2008, 11:43 AM
    Yes, you can file your State tax return only after you get ITIN. In the meanwhile you can apply for extension to file.

    For stimulus tax rebate, on a joint return, both spouses must have SSN.
    For more information on the eligibility read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Are You Eligible for 2008 Stimulus Tax Rebate Payment?
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