[chinesestunna]

Hi all,

I am a citizen and married a foreign spouse. We are in the process of immigration proceedings but that's another topic :) Anyway, I found out that for this year, we can file jointly for Federal Income Taxes with a W-7 form applying for an ITIN. I'm using TurboTax to prepare my returns.

Just as I thought I had everything figured out - I get to the GA state tax portion. I'm a full time resident but my wife is a Non-Resident Alien and therefore does not have a SSN. Since GA requires me to file under the same status as my Federal (MFJ), what do I put for her SSN (required field)?

Any help would be appreciated!

[MukatA]

For federal tax return, attach W7 with your tax return.
For GA tax return, get extension. File after you get ITIN.
You can file as married filing jointly (MFJ) or married filing separately. In most cases, it is better to file as MFJ. If you file MFS, you will not get many credits and deductions.Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status for Married

[chinesestunna]

For federal tax return, attach W7 with your tax return.
For GA tax return, get extension. File after you get ITIN.
You can file as married filing jointly (MFJ) or married filing separately. In most cases, it is better to file as MFJ. If you file MFS, you will not get many credits and deductions.Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status for Married

Wow thank you so much! A quick follow up question: For the W7 - do I have to send in her passport (original) or can I send a notarized copy along with a notarized copy of our marriage certificate? I'm a little iffy about sending in her original passport...

[MukatA]

You can send notarized copies; notarized in the U.S.