Wife Signature on Tax Return??

[Brusik 11]

How does wife sign tax return if you file jointly.. She is not in this country.. Does the W-7 form she signed replace the signature on the 1040 return

[Anh map 2,098]

Her signature is needed on the tax return if you are filing a hard copy.

[Brusik 11]

Her signature is needed on the tax return if you are filing a hard copy.

She's in another country........... I know the W-7 is for a tax number but I assumed it also would allow for the signature

[Anh map 2,098]

She's in another country........... I know the W-7 is for a tax number but I assumed it also would allow for the signature

They are separate forms. So each would need a signature.

[Brusik 11]

They are separate forms. So each would need a signature.

I'll call IRS tomorrow.. they never mentioned she needed to sign actual form.. We were discussing the check made in both our names and they said that wouldn't be a problem if she wasn't here to sign the check...

Edited February 27, 2011 by darkdancer333

[hindustani24 7]

How does wife sign tax return if you file jointly.. She is not in this country.. Does the W-7 form she signed replace the signature on the 1040 return

along with signatures on W7 and 1040, she will also need to sign a statement

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96370,00.html

This is what i have done:

Filled out W7 and 1040 and letter of declaration that my wife was a nonresident alien and the i am a U.S. citizen on the last day of your tax year, and that she choose to be treated as U.S. residents for the entire tax year.

I sent all 3 to her via e-mail and she signed it mailed it back to be via snail mail with original signatures on all documents.

[raj1975 10]

along with signatures on W7 and 1040, she will also need to sign a statement

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96370,00.html

This is what i have done:

Filled out W7 and 1040 and letter of declaration that my wife was a nonresident alien and the i am a U.S. citizen on the last day of your tax year, and that she choose to be treated as U.S. residents for the entire tax year.

I sent all 3 to her via e-mail and she signed it mailed it back to be via snail mail with original signatures on all documents.

where do you find the declaration document? can you post a sample if we have to write it.

what are the benefits of treating her a US resident? and what are the drawbacks of not having her treated as a US resident?

as you mentioned getting the signatures by sending the forms overseas and asking to mail them back is the option but not sure why the poster posted this as a question unless someone does not know how to send documents via email and return them via postal mail.

Edited February 28, 2011 by raj1975

[hindustani24 7]

where do you find the declaration document? can you post a sample if we have to write it.

what are the benefits of treating her a US resident? and what are the drawbacks of not having her treated as a US resident?

I wont take ant credit for this, so here is detailed explanation:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293088-filing-taxes-as-married/

The USC was married in 2010 and should NOT file single. The status will generally be "married filing separately" if he doesn't want to file jointly. Filing jointly will be an advantage tax-wise. You will have to do a couple of extra steps this year.

•You will complete your joint tax return leaving a blank where a SSN or itin would go for your spouse. The 2010 UK income will be converted to US $$ and reported (under less common income on TurboTax). It is self reported as is the conversion rate. Form 2555 or 2555EZ will be filled out for the foreign income exclusion. They want to know worldwide income, but then you get to exclude up to $91k-ish.

•You will write a statement saying you are a US citizen and he/she was a non-resident alien on the last day of 2010 and you both elect for him/her to be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes. That's required for him/her to file jointly with you as he/she is not a resident yet by immigration rules. But for the IRS, the statement will allow him/her to be considered a resident as far as filing taxes goes. Otherwise a non-resident can not file a joint return. You both sign the statement and each list you name, address, and id number (SSN and A-number). Staple it to the end of your return.

•You complete a FORM W-7 ticking reason "e" and giving your name and SSN on the line beside it. You must provide identity with the w-7 and his/her passport will be enough. The IRS says this "If you submit an original valid passport (or a notarized or certified copy of a valid passport) you do not need to submit any other documents. If you do not submit a passport document, you must provide a combination of documents (at least two or more) that are current and that (1) verify your identity (that is, contain your name and a photograph), and (2) support your claim of foreign status."

•Mail you tax return (signed by both), the statement, the W-7 and identity document to

Internal Revenue Service

ITIN Operations

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, TX 78714-9342

NOTE: This a special division and not where you would normally file your return. They will process the itin in Austin and add the itin number to the tax return you sent with it. Then the tax return will be processed. It will take a little longer.

IRS link: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96370,00.html

as you mentioned getting the signatures by sending the forms overseas and asking to mail them back is the option but not sure why the poster posted this as a question unless someone does not know how to send documents via email and return them via postal mail.

Well i just wrote what i did, i am not saying OP does not know this. If W7 can be signed then it is same method you need to get 1040 signed.

Edited February 28, 2011 by hindustani24

[DanTes 21]

How does wife sign tax return if you file jointly.. She is not in this country.. Does the W-7 form she signed replace the signature on the 1040 return

Mail her the page she has to sign, have her mail it back to you, and file it.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

could do a POA for the forms, but she would still need to do the statement and send it to you....the scan and e-mail the forms that need to be signed and mail them back to you would be your best bet.

[Brusik 11]

could do a POA for the forms, but she would still need to do the statement and send it to you....the scan and e-mail the forms that need to be signed and mail them back to you would be your best bet.

I sent her link to form and I'll have her sign 4 forms.. I also typed a letter for her to sign..

I #######

she just sent W-7 last week airmail

[Peter&Jaime 1]

I sent her link to form and I'll have her sign 4 forms.. I also typed a letter for her to sign..

I #######

she just sent W-7 last week airmail

I did POA with my husband when he was out of the country and even had my taxes prepared. It didnt work they would not accept my signature for his even though I sent a copy of the POA. It ended up delaying my refund for about 6 months. So I dont recommend doing that....

Edited February 28, 2011 by Peter'n'Jaime

[Brusik 11]

I did POA with my husband when he was out of the country and even had my taxes prepared. It didnt work they would not accept my signature for his even though I sent a copy of the POA. It ended up delaying my refund for about 6 months. So I dont recommend doing that....

wHAT IS poa??????????

Power of Attorney I assume...

Edited February 28, 2011 by darkdancer333