Tax filing in USA and ITIN Number requirements and how to apply

Hi All,

Myself poorani and I came to USA couple of months back and while I was talking to my husband he said that ITIN number is required to file the Tax return in US.

I hope this forum helps me in understanding the ITIN number and how to get it and use of this numbers etc..

please do let me know if you have any idea about the same..

Thank you,
Poorani

Hi Poorani,
Welcome to IL!
Check the link below which is the official site and I am sure you will learn more about ITIN Number, and all other tax formalities.

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Yes, you need ITIN number to file the taxes. Once you apply, you will get it within 15 days ( I guess). Then with your ITIN no. and your husband's Social Security Number, you are all set done to file taxes. April 15th is the last day for filing taxes. All the best!
Sindhu

Hi Sindhu,

Thanks for the quick reply ..I will look at the ITIN link which you have sent and will come back if I have any questions.

Regards,
Poorani

Hi Poorani,

You people can visit any H & R Block Office to get your tax filed.They will take care of everything.I suggest you to apply your ITIN number asap...as during peak times it will take sometime for your ITIN number to get generated & your husband will receive tax refunds only after you get your ITIN.

Hope it helped..

Hi Manuu,

Thanks for the reply,I have spoken to my husband and he said that H&R Block is asking him for $250 to file the taxes.

Also please do let me know what are all other stuff which we can show to save the taxes..Because we bought a new car,paying some huge installments,paying rent,electricity bill etc..

can we get some benifit out of this paying?


Please reply...!!!

Thanks & Regards,
Poorani

Hi all

I also have the same doubts like poorani...But am not working here as am in H4....Still do I need to apply for ITIN ? By husband has got his W-2 form and yet to file the returns. Pl clarify...

Hi Poorani
Most professional tax preparers will charge you about $250. Payments for car are not deductible for taxes and neither is rent or electricity. Generally, you can itemize your deductions if you have mortgage payments for a house - the interest portion alone is deductible as well as real estate taxes on the house, state taxes paid (which is shown on your W-2), charitable contributions, etc. If the total of your itemized do not exceed the standard deduction amount of $10,700 (assuming you are filing Married filing joint return), you can take the standard deduction amount of $10,700. I would suggest you get a 1040 booklet from the library and go through it. You can either purchase a software or there are many online services which walk you through filing taxes for a fee that will be less than $250.

Originally Posted by varunesh

Hi Manuu,

Thanks for the reply,I have spoken to my husband and he said that H&R Block is asking him for $250 to file the taxes.

Also please do let me know what are all other stuff which we can show to save the taxes..Because we bought a new car,paying some huge installments,paying rent,electricity bill etc..

can we get some benifit out of this paying?


Please reply...!!!

Thanks & Regards,
Poorani

Hi - you need the ITIN to file a tax return. Usually you need the social security number but for those who have not got that yet, you can apply for the ITIN so that your husband can file a joint return. Although the due date is 4/15/08, you can request for an extension of time to file (not to pay) till 10/15/08. Visit the IRS website for more information at Internal Revenue Service

Originally Posted by ssubhasr

Hi all

I also have the same doubts like poorani...But am not working here as am in H4....Still do I need to apply for ITIN ? By husband has got his W-2 form and yet to file the returns. Pl clarify...

Although the due date is 4/15/08, you can request for an extension of time to file (not to pay) till 10/15/08.

==> How do I get extension of time??


Please help

Regards,
fundoo

You get an extension of time by completing the Form 4868 - see link below.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf