Spouse doesn’t have ITIN number

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Smos
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Spouse doesn’t have ITIN number

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First year taxes with TN visa in US. I pass the presence test and spouse (on TD) doesn’t. She has no US income and no ITIN. Under what status can I file that doesn’t include her? I am aware of electing Married File Jointly and considering her as resident alien full year. Want to know if I have any other options besides MFJ?
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SHSHSH
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Re: Spouse doesn’t have ITIN number

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Married filing separately.

But do Married filing jointly. Print your completed forms and include w-7.
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Smos
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Re: Spouse doesn’t have ITIN number

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If filing “ Married separately”, what should I put for spouse SSN/ITIN? She doesn’t have one.
IRS website says if want to file MFS, Non-resident alien spouse should get a ITIN.

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nelsona
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Re: Spouse doesn’t have ITIN number

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Either way, file w-7 with return. And SH is correct filing jointly is better choice, even if non-resident.
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