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How to obtain ITIN without the tax returns for h4 visa holders?

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
May 31, 2019
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I just came to USA 3 months back on H1B visa with my wife. She is on h4 visa and denied an SSN. My employer is asking for her ITIN since they have to submit it to the insurance company. Is it possible to obtain her ITIN from IRS without tax returns(I have never filed taxes in USA before and will be filing next year for the first time)? Can I apply for her ITIN now and is there any exception category that I fall under since I dont have tax returns? I know I need to send my wife's certified copy of passport along with W7 form to IRS. What other documents will be required for us to send them? please advise

Best answer by DebraS

You will need to contact the IRS to find out what additional documentation is needed.

The IRS will accept documents issued within 12 months of the application if no expiration date is normally available.

Please call 1-800-829-1040 or you can visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center or TAC.

For information on a Taxpayer Assistance Center in your area, please click here: http://www.irs.gov/uac/TAC-Locations-Where-In-Person-Document-Verification-is-Provided

For additional information on applying for an ITIN and documentation needed, please click here: http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/go/HOW13725.

DebraSAnswer

Employee

You will need to contact the IRS to find out what additional documentation is needed.

The IRS will accept documents issued within 12 months of the application if no expiration date is normally available.

Please call 1-800-829-1040 or you can visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center or TAC.

For information on a Taxpayer Assistance Center in your area, please click here: http://www.irs.gov/uac/TAC-Locations-Where-In-Person-Document-Verification-is-Provided

For additional information on applying for an ITIN and documentation needed, please click here: http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/go/HOW13725.

americandesimdAuthor

Employee

My wife had called the IRS department and they advised to tick the H option in the w7 form. They were also not sure about the additional documentation but said a letter from my employer mentioning my wife name and the purpose for filing the ITIN will add weightage. Thanks very much.