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    Feb 18, 2011, 01:24 PM
    Can I amend my 2010 tax
    I am in USA on L1B since jan2011, but my wife Is in india.. I filed my tax as "Single" status for year 2010 using turbo tax (as I did not know much about ITIN). I wish I could file "Married filling Joint" as I could get more returns on that.

    My question is , Can I get ITIN for my wife even if she did not come to US for filing the tax as "Married filling Joint" status ? Or It is manadatory for my wife to come here in US for getting ITIN?

    If I it is possible to get ITIN for my wife, then Can I file my tax again to claim the returns as Jointly?
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    Mar 9, 2011, 04:13 PM
    If you worked and lived in the United States, you can file jointly with your wife IF she signs the Form W-7 to apply for an ITIN and IF she signs the tax return (or, in your case, the amendment).

    Her physical location is irrelevent; she could be on Mars for all the IRS cares.

    It will take quite a bit of time to prepare and process the paperwork, but it CAN be done. I know because I do it multiple every year; it IS what I do.

    If you need professional help filing your return, email me at [email protected].
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