hello all,
with the filing of taxes coming up, I was looking for some guidance cause I can't really find any information other than what Google AI tells me and various other things that aren't exactly what i'm looking for. I have zero understanding when it comes to taxes as i've always had very simple taxes to file (single,W2 only, just recently includes a 1099-INT and 1099-SA)
background:
my husband (then fiance) moved here on a K-1 in november 2024, we got married in december 2024. He has a SSN.
So I am filing my taxes as MFJ.
I know we need to submit a statement along with the taxes to state my husband should be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes.
using the IRS free file tool, i found a filer that allows me to mark him as a nonresident alien, but treat as a resident alien, and lets me add in a statement as such. it doesn't however attach like an e-signature to the statement.
can I e-file this way? If i can avoid filing through the mail I would love to do that. as it takes so much longer. and feels much more stressful lol
whenever I try to look this up the only thing I see is referring to a nonresident alien spouse who doesn't have a SSN or ITIN. But I swear I feel like I can find nothing for a nonresident alien spouse who does have a SSN.
I've only found thing that says a SSN is required for e-filing, but it doesn't specify if that applies to a nonresident alien as well.
I know I still have awhile to file taxes, but I like to get it done and over with because it stresses me out lol
any clarification is appreciated!