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I am a F1 student. My wife lives with me. I add her as an dependent. However, the system asks for her SSN or ITIN. She does not have SSN. What can I do?

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January 19, 2025
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A spouse can never be claimed as a dependent. Never.

MY SPOUSE LIVES ABROAD AND/OR DOES NOT HAVE A SSN

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-person-claim-head-household-filing-status/L078u1RSW_US_en_US?uid=lmtc1ov4

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/file-taxes-spouse-nonresident-alien/L4AuRKrMd_US_en_US?uid=m5r1a77j

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/nonresident-spouse

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I am a F1 student. My wife lives with me. I add her as an dependent. However, the system asks for her SSN or ITIN. She does not have SSN. What can I do?

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