Can an O3 VISA holder obtain an ITIN in order to a file joint tax return?
Feb 21st 2021, 8:42 pm
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Can an O3 VISA holder obtain an ITIN in order to a file joint tax return?
Hi,
Can my other half whilst on an O3 dependent VISA apply for an ITIN so that we could file a joint tax return? Obviously, holders of an O3 are not permitted to work.
Thanks
Can my other half whilst on an O3 dependent VISA apply for an ITIN so that we could file a joint tax return? Obviously, holders of an O3 are not permitted to work.
Thanks
Feb 21st 2021, 9:48 pm
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Re: Can an O3 VISA holder obtain an ITIN in order to a file joint tax return?
Originally Posted by lizzyq
Yes, we did that for myself and our sons.
Thank you,
Feb 21st 2021, 11:15 pm
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Re: Can an O3 VISA holder obtain an ITIN in order to a file joint tax return?
Originally Posted by Mic1
Perfect, just wanted to hear from someone who had actually done this.
Thank you,
Thank you,
Feb 22nd 2021, 12:53 am
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Re: Can an O3 VISA holder obtain an ITIN in order to a file joint tax return?
Originally Posted by lizzyq
If I recall correctly the application for the ITIN was done at the same time as and submitted with the first tax return as non-resident aliens - i.e. not permanent residents, but meeting the tax residency requirement to file a tax return.
“If you are an alien (not a U.S. citizen), you are considered a nonresident alien unless you meet one of two tests. You are a resident alien of the United States for tax purposes if you meet either the green card test or the substantial presence testfor the calendar year (January 1-December 31).”
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/inte...ien-tax-status
