trouble filing 2009 taxes with itin

[headoverheels 0]

I know what I'm talking about, I do taxes for other people all the time.

You have misunderstood his situation. First of all, they have not filed with IRS yet, because

when the tax company was doing their tax, it was rejected. You know why?

I will tell you why "Because you can not e-file by using ITIN". You have to do old school & mail it.

The bottom line is : DO NOT USE SOMEBODY ELSE'S SS#, TRY TO GET YOUR OWN SS# ASAP.

It's better to keep our NOSE CLEAN!!!!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I believe what is being said here is the alien used a false, or borrowed without permission, SSN for years and even for the current employment for which they are filing taxes. Now when they filed the tax return, jointly, the itin was used and did not match the false SSN. Therefore there is now a link between the "borrowed" SSN and the real person.

Why they did this I do not know but it could mean big trouble. Identity theft is a major issue these days.

I would consult an attorney ASAP.

If it was my SSN then I get credit for your social security taxes!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

You should try going to a different tax place, the itin number is for those people working illegally for the purpose of "claiming" taxes. Although you might not receive a big refund you still have to do your taxes illegal or not. The IRS' main concern is that you file taxes this is why they hand out those numbers and they are aware you are working illegally. Also although it's considered fraud to work with a fake social is the reality, and as long as you file and pay your dues uscis will not have a problem. You should not have a problem filing try to go to a not "famous" name because they tend to be ignorant to certain aspects in regards to immigrants.

Hope this helps. Californians are more flexible than arizonians ... I have learned.

Wow - this post is full of suggestions on how to get around the law!

Working illegally, using a fake SSN will definitely cause the USCIS to have problems with this person. Using the ITIN does not "erase" the use of the fake SSN.

Use of a SSN not your own is fraud. It is a crime, and there are legal precedents against people doing this.

You tell 'em Bobby!

The ITIN is NOT for people working illegally! It is for foreign people doing business legally in the USA but not residents or foreign people to legally hold bank accounts in the USA, etc. Yes, it is often used by people working illegally, and the IRS would prefer to collect tax from you, working legally or illegally, but it is not "for" illegal purposes.

I would hope other VJ members would cease telling someone how to violate the laws of this country, it is the purpose of this site to provide information on how to immigrate and work legally.

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

First of all, it is not 2009 Tax Forget about somebody else's SS# & W-2's. Do not show W-2's, just get rid of them.

File your tax return with your spouse (Married Filing Jointly) by using YOUR ITIN even if you don't

have income to show. Only difference is If you use your ITIN instead of your real SS#, you guys

can not get some credits like EIC etc .....

STOP advising this criminal on how to further defraud the US government by hiding earned income to steal more of our tax dollars in the form of EIC and a lower tax liability.

USE YOUR HEAD!

Edited April 19, 2009 by Eric-Pris

[TBoneTX 47,494]

The OP needs to consult a tax CPA and an immigration attorney. Other than for us to make that recommendation, it's unclear what further purpose this thread is now serving.