No Tax rebate if you/spouse has ITIN

[optimystic]

I was one of the people who was under the impression that even people with ITIN numbers are eligible for the Tax Rebate stimulus package. But boy was I surprised today !! :(

I had the opportunity to apply SSN for my wife when we both got EADs long time back. But I postponed it lazily since my wife does not have any plans of working now or in the near future. :mad:

Even when I came to know about the Tax rebate, I didnt think twice to check if ITIN of my wife would cause any trouble. I atleast notified two of my friends today who were under similar impression!

Thought I might be able to reach more people by posting here. I am going to go to Social Security office first thing tomorrow with my wife and hope to god that her SSN arrives before the Apr 15 deadline !!

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html#ID


Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Q. I file using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Can I still get a stimulus payment?

A: No. The law does not allow stimulus payments to people who file a return using an ITIN. A taxpayer must have a valid Social Security Number to qualify for the stimulus payment. If married filing jointly, both taxpayers must have a valid Social Security Number. And children must have valid Social Security Numbers to be eligible as qualifying children.

Q. I have an ITIN, but my spouse has a valid Social Security number. Can we get a payment?

A. If you and your spouse file a joint return, you will not get a stimulus payment. If your spouse files a separate return, your spouse may qualify for a payment, based on his or her income deductions and credits.

Q. If I have a valid Social Security Number and my child has an ITIN, do I get extra money for the child?

A. No. To qualify for the extra credit for qualifying children, not only do the taxpayer and spouse, if filing jointly, need valid Social Security Numbers, but the qualifying child must also have a valid Social Security Number.

Q. I adopted a child this year and my child has an ATIN (Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number). Will I receive the $300 additional child payment?

A. An ATIN is issued by the IRS as a temporary taxpayer identification number for the child. Adoptive parents who do not yet have a Social Security Number for their child will not get the advance payment. However, if they receive a Social Security Number for the child before the end of 2008, they can claim the additional child payment on their 2008 tax return.

[USDream2Dust]

:(. Sorry buddy but you didn't do your homework right. Only US Citizens (people without 1040NR or NREZ or PR or SS forms) are elligible. So don't worry about ITIN. Me and My wife both have SSN still no luck.

[optimystic]

:(. Sorry buddy but you didn't do your homework right. Only US Citizens (people without 1040NR or NREZ or PR or SS forms) are elligible. So don't worry about ITIN. Me and My wife both have SSN still no luck.

Could you please substantiate your claim with a link to some IRS website or any other gov site that has info regarding this?

This is what I saw on the irs website http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=177937,00.html#Basic

"Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. "

There is no mention of requirement of US citizens only..

[ArkBird]

:(. Sorry buddy but you didn't do your homework right. Only US Citizens (people without 1040NR or NREZ or PR or SS forms) are elligible. So don't worry about ITIN. Me and My wife both have SSN still no luck.


Are you sure? Both me and my wife are on SSN (H1 and EAD respectively) and we got letter form IRS stating we will get the rebate. I think the only requirement is valid SSN.

Regards

[USDream2Dust]

I also got letter today that doesn't mean we would get money. Read the letter and you would see what I mean.

Here is the link for the substantiate fellow.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

Control +f and then enter NR

Q: I know some people won’t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I’m one of them?

A: You won’t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

You don’t file a 2007 tax return.
Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments.
You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent’s return.
You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
You are a nonresident alien.
You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.


It is funny how they treat us as aliens. Even after GC no benefits until citizenship.

[optimystic]

Another link on the eligibility criteria. I think its pretty clear who is eligible and who is not - no ambiguity there.
And I am now pleasantly surprised that they have even given opportunity to file 1040X (amendment) if you become eligible later !! So I guess I dont have to curse myself after all for delaying to apply for SSN sooner :cool:


http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179211,00.html

"
Are you eligible? You're eligible if you have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) and show qualifying income of at least $3,000 on your federal tax return. Both people listed on a "married filing jointly" return must have valid SSNs to qualify for the payment — if only one has a valid SSN, neither can receive the payment.

Can you use an ITIN instead of an SSN? Taxpayers with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of an SSN are not eligible to receive a stimulus payment. Both people listed on a "married filing jointly" return must have valid SSNs to qualify for the payment — if only one has a valid SSN, neither can receive the payment.

Not eligible at the current time? If your circumstances change and you become eligible after you file your 2007 federal tax return, you can always file an amended return using Form 1040X. If you're not eligible this year but you become eligible next year, you can claim the economic stimulus payment next year on your 2008 tax return.
"

[optimystic]

I also got letter today that doesn't mean we would get money. Read the letter and you would see what I mean.

Here is the link for the substantiate fellow.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

Control +f and then enter NR

Q: I know some people won’t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I’m one of them?

A: You won’t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

You don’t file a 2007 tax return.
Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments.
You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent’s return.
You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
You are a nonresident alien.
You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.


It is funny how they treat us as aliens. Even after GC no benefits until citizenship.

USDream2Dust,

I am sorry but I think you are confused !

I am not a NON-RESIDENT alient. I am a RESIDENT alien and I filed 1040 (not 1040NR) last year, and will be doing the same this year (2007) too.

As per IRS tax rules, I think if a (legal) alien stays in US (on a work Visa) for a certain period (I think > 180 days), then you are considered as a *resident alien* for tax purposes...

Please do your *homework* properly :)

[optimystic]

USDream2Dust,

I assume you have (or going to) file 2007 tax returns as Non-Resident.... and you both have SSNs? So are you on L1/L2 or got EADs but been working in US less than 180 days??? Or is there some other criteria why you had to file 1040NR??

I dont quite know what your situation is but mine is clear. I have been in US since 2000 and my wife since 2004 and am sure we are considered 'Resident aliens'.

[GCWhru]

Even if you don't receive your SSN before Apr 15, don't worry.. Extension to filling can be easily obtained by very simple application.

I am not sure about the process but it is very simple and you get 3 more months extension to file taxes.

[cooldown]

What should be my step ? I have got my wife's SSN after submitting 2007 tax return.

1. Send letter to IRS with explaining and providing new SSN of wife .
2. Send 1040X (ammend) form with updating SSN instead of ITIN number.
3. Call IRS and request to update wife's SSN number.
4. Visist local IRS office and ask them to update SSN number.

Please advises,

Thanks,
MK

[larmani]

Hi, Is it true even if both wife and husband have valid SSN but the total income is > 150k will not be eligible for stimulous package.

[webm]

Hi, Is it true even if both wife and husband have valid SSN but the total income is > 150k will not be eligible for stimulous package.

True..You got it.

[jnraajan]

Hi, Is it true even if both wife and husband have valid SSN but the total income is > 150k will not be eligible for stimulous package.

It is partially true, but they also state, that if your income is greater than 150k, then then they will deduct some amount form this package for every 1000 dollars or so.

Here is what it states

Phase Out: The stimulus payment –– both the basic component and the additional funds for qualifying children –– begins to phase out for individuals with adjusted gross incomes (AGI) over $75,000 and married couples who file a joint return with AGI over $150,000. The combined payment is reduced by 5 percent of the income above the AGI thresholds.

Here are two examples of how the phase out works:

An individual with AGI of $80,000 and federal income tax liability in excess of $600 would qualify for a basic rebate of $600. Because this individual’s AGI exceeds $75,000, however, her rebate is reduced by $250 (the credit is reduced by multiplying the amount of AGI over $75,000 by 5%). The taxpayer receives an economic stimulus payment of $350.
A married couple with two children, AGI of $160,000 and federal income tax liability before the child tax credit exceeding $1,200 qualifies for a basic rebate of $1,200 and an additional qualifying child credit of $600 for a total rebate of $1,800. But because the couple’s AGI exceeds $150,000, their rebate is reduced by $500 (the amount of AGI over $150,000 multiplied by 5%). The couple receives an economic stimulus payment of $1,300.

Hope this helps

[YesGC_NoGC]

Hi

I got letter from IRS confirming that my family is elegible ONLY if I have children with ITIN or without SSN then I will not get the amount allocated for the children, I guess that amount is $300 per child.

It seems they have started sending letters to all taxpayers informing the package and what toexpect based on the income.

Hope this helps...

[db12320]

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

is the IRS link which says all nonresident alien irrespective if they have a SSN or not will NOT RECEIVE THE CHECK. Last I knew every H1 is a non resident alien.

Q: I know some people won’t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I’m one of them?

A: You won’t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

*
You don’t file a 2007 tax return.
*
Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments.
*
You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent’s return.
*
You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
*
You are a nonresident alien.
*
You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.

[mmandal]

It means "Non-resident alien for tax purposes." Stop getting confused and stop confusing others

[mhathi]

For tax purposes, you are a resident alien if you meet the substantial presence test and are not a student.

[pkv]

I suppose rebate is finally based on 2008 taxes, even though they are using 2007 tax returns to send advance payments.

I'm applying EAD for my wife now, so hopefully she would have ssn in another 3-4 months and I should be able to get this payment with 2008 tax return.

any idea about this assumption??? any research on this???

[optimystic]

I was one of the people who was under the impression that even people with ITIN numbers are eligible for the Tax Rebate stimulus package. But boy was I surprised today !! :(

I had the opportunity to apply SSN for my wife when we both got EADs long time back. But I postponed it lazily since my wife does not have any plans of working now or in the near future. :mad:

Even when I came to know about the Tax rebate, I didnt think twice to check if ITIN of my wife would cause any trouble. I atleast notified two of my friends today who were under similar impression!

Thought I might be able to reach more people by posting here. I am going to go to Social Security office first thing tomorrow with my wife and hope to god that her SSN arrives before the Apr 15 deadline !!

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html#ID


Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Q. I file using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Can I still get a stimulus payment?

A: No. The law does not allow stimulus payments to people who file a return using an ITIN. A taxpayer must have a valid Social Security Number to qualify for the stimulus payment. If married filing jointly, both taxpayers must have a valid Social Security Number. And children must have valid Social Security Numbers to be eligible as qualifying children.

Q. I have an ITIN, but my spouse has a valid Social Security number. Can we get a payment?

A. If you and your spouse file a joint return, you will not get a stimulus payment. If your spouse files a separate return, your spouse may qualify for a payment, based on his or her income deductions and credits.

Q. If I have a valid Social Security Number and my child has an ITIN, do I get extra money for the child?

A. No. To qualify for the extra credit for qualifying children, not only do the taxpayer and spouse, if filing jointly, need valid Social Security Numbers, but the qualifying child must also have a valid Social Security Number.

Q. I adopted a child this year and my child has an ATIN (Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number). Will I receive the $300 additional child payment?

A. An ATIN is issued by the IRS as a temporary taxpayer identification number for the child. Adoptive parents who do not yet have a Social Security Number for their child will not get the advance payment. However, if they receive a Social Security Number for the child before the end of 2008, they can claim the additional child payment on their 2008 tax return.


Red dot comment to my above post "A jackass like you who can't read english calls himself highly-skilled?"

To the commenter- I don't understand which portion of my post above displayed to you my lack of english reading skills ???

I always wondered why do some people who disapprove posts and post red dots lack the courage to also respond to someone's post directly with their comment/argument rather than succumbing to the need to just comment behind your back and hiding behind anonymity ??!

I mean are these guys such pathetic cowards that not even the anonymity provided by the internet and the forum is enough for them, that they have to hide behind the anonymity of the dot rating system to post their comments ?? :rolleyes: Pathetic & despicable!

And to the poster who made the above comment, its probably not that hard to figure out who you are, if I followed the responses to my original post in this thread....Go open the English Dictionary and search for the meaning for "Pathetic Cowardice" !

And btw, not that it applies in my case, a highly skilled person need not be fluent in English (reading/writing or speaking), OR are you such a fool to think that the only highly skilled people in the world are those fluent in English ?!

[coolvigo]

US govt is funny...they want our taxes....they tax us indireclty by charging our employers to pay for h1 and green card....which we may have got thru our pay checks.......also we pay for it by our educated wives sit at home....now we dont even get this stimulus check bcoz our wives dont have valid SSN..........

If it is not racism then what is it?

[ashkam]

US govt is funny...they want our taxes....they tax us indireclty by charging our employers to pay for h1 and green card....which we may have got thru our pay checks.......also we pay for it by our educated wives sit at home....now we dont even get this stimulus check bcoz our wives dont have valid SSN..........

If it is not racism then what is it?

How is it racism exactly? A citizen of any other country, may it be Great Britain or Germany or Laos has to go through the exact same thing regardless of his or her race. Government short-sightedness it may be. Unfair it certainly is. But racism, I don't think so. Throwing the word around willy-nilly diminishes its meaning so I would urge you not to do so.

[dazed]

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc851.html

I think if you qualify under any of these, you will get a rebate. Most H1Bs will qualify, provided you and all dependents have SSNs and files 1040 form for taxes.

IT specifically mentions that people who have files for adjustment of status will be considered resident aliens, if they satisfy the criteria listed.

[WAIT_FOR_EVER_GC]

I also got letter today that doesn't mean we would get money. Read the letter and you would see what I mean.

Here is the link for the substantiate fellow.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

Control +f and then enter NR

Q: I know some people won’t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I’m one of them?

A: You won’t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

You don’t file a 2007 tax return.
Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments.
You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent’s return.
You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
You are a nonresident alien.
You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.


It is funny how they treat us as aliens. Even after GC no benefits until citizenship.


Please talk to an accountant before you make this statement. You are totally confused. All H1-B's come under the resident category because they live more that the period that makes you a resident.
We all will recieve the stimulus package.

Alwayz consult a professional.

[mita]

NO REBATE if all dependents (under 17) have ITIN? I have not read this anywhere. Please provide more info. Thanks in advance.

[ashkam]

I also got letter today that doesn't mean we would get money. Read the letter and you would see what I mean.

Here is the link for the substantiate fellow.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

Control +f and then enter NR

Q: I know some people won’t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I’m one of them?

A: You won’t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

You don’t file a 2007 tax return.
Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments.
You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent’s return.
You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
You are a nonresident alien.
You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.


It is funny how they treat us as aliens. Even after GC no benefits until citizenship.

If you've been filing your taxes as a non resident alien despite being a resident alien for tax purposes, you might owe the IRS a lot of back taxes. You should probably look into that.

[USDream2Dust]

If you've been filing your taxes as a non resident alien despite being a resident alien for tax purposes, you might owe the IRS a lot of back taxes. You should probably look into that.

I think there is alot of confusion here and let me make it clear. What ever points I posted are from IRS and they are correct. But everybody's case is different. Last year we filed NR as we were f1 students in 2006. This year it would be regular 1040 and I just completed my tax with a CPA.

So all h1b's are regular 1040 including million people like me who applied for GC in June-July 2007.

Yes there are certain conditions when you are student and you have to file NR or NREZ and yes you do get SSN on F1 visa also as you can work on campus or on internship or OPT.


But Once again I would restate. All H1b's/EAD's/AP's/GC's with SSN (not with wives having ITIN) would get rebates unless bush changes it again :).

I hope I am correct here and I won't feel bad if I am wrong again, but please correct it. I am atleast correct in my case as I just paid 250$ for my taxes and would go for a hunt of my CPA if he filed wrong form.
:D
USDream2Dust.

[optimystic]

I think there is alot of confusion here and let me make it clear. What ever points I posted are from IRS and they are correct. But everybody's case is different. Last year we filed NR as we were f1 students in 2006. This year it would be regular 1040 and I just completed my tax with a CPA.

So all h1b's are regular 1040 including million people like me who applied for GC in June-July 2007.

Yes there are certain conditions when you are student and you have to file NR or NREZ and yes you do get SSN on F1 visa also as you can work on campus or on internship or OPT.


But Once again I would restate. All H1b's/EAD's/AP's/GC's with SSN (not with wives having ITIN) would get rebates unless bush changes it again :).

I hope I am correct here and I won't feel bad if I am wrong again, but please correct it. I am atleast correct in my case as I just paid 250$ for my taxes and would go for a hunt of my CPA if he filed wrong form.
:D
USDream2Dust.

I am glad that at least now you have done your homework right. As per your earlier post quoted below you had claimed only US citizens were eligible :)

:(. Sorry buddy but you didn't do your homework right. Only US Citizens (people without 1040NR or NREZ or PR or SS forms) are elligible. So don't worry about ITIN. Me and My wife both have SSN still no luck.

[USDream2Dust]

I am glad that at least now you have done your homework right. As per your earlier post quoted below you had claimed only US citizens were eligible :)


Before I did the homework but got red dots :). And Like I said I was correct in information but not in it's interpretation as I had never been in such case. This time would be first time for me to file 1040 instead of NR and NREZ :D.
So it was quite a learning experience while doing homework :).

Kudos to all H1b's getting some change back from Uncle Sam.

[phanta]

I think even if you do not get the SSN before april 15, you can
a. either delay the filing,
b. claim it as an exemption/tax credit when filing in 2008.

I was one of the people who was under the impression that even people with ITIN numbers are eligible for the Tax Rebate stimulus package. But boy was I surprised today !! :(

I had the opportunity to apply SSN for my wife when we both got EADs long time back. But I postponed it lazily since my wife does not have any plans of working now or in the near future. :mad:

Even when I came to know about the Tax rebate, I didnt think twice to check if ITIN of my wife would cause any trouble. I atleast notified two of my friends today who were under similar impression!

Thought I might be able to reach more people by posting here. I am going to go to Social Security office first thing tomorrow with my wife and hope to god that her SSN arrives before the Apr 15 deadline !!

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html#ID


Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Q. I file using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Can I still get a stimulus payment?

A: No. The law does not allow stimulus payments to people who file a return using an ITIN. A taxpayer must have a valid Social Security Number to qualify for the stimulus payment. If married filing jointly, both taxpayers must have a valid Social Security Number. And children must have valid Social Security Numbers to be eligible as qualifying children.

Q. I have an ITIN, but my spouse has a valid Social Security number. Can we get a payment?

A. If you and your spouse file a joint return, you will not get a stimulus payment. If your spouse files a separate return, your spouse may qualify for a payment, based on his or her income deductions and credits.

Q. If I have a valid Social Security Number and my child has an ITIN, do I get extra money for the child?

A. No. To qualify for the extra credit for qualifying children, not only do the taxpayer and spouse, if filing jointly, need valid Social Security Numbers, but the qualifying child must also have a valid Social Security Number.

Q. I adopted a child this year and my child has an ATIN (Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number). Will I receive the $300 additional child payment?

A. An ATIN is issued by the IRS as a temporary taxpayer identification number for the child. Adoptive parents who do not yet have a Social Security Number for their child will not get the advance payment. However, if they receive a Social Security Number for the child before the end of 2008, they can claim the additional child payment on their 2008 tax return.

[phanta]

correct, (2009)
b. claim it as an exemption/tax credit when filing in 2009.[/QUOTE]

I think even if you do not get the SSN before april 15, you can
a. either delay the filing,
b. claim it as an exemption/tax credit when filing in 2008.

[optimystic]

Received my wife's SSN today. It came exactly in 10 business days !!

Will finish my taxes this weekend.

Would like to share an experience here though. When we had applied, the person at the counter had told us, that its likely that the number could be issued within 10 days, even if the physical card may not be mailed. And to check with them about it.

Before I checked my mails today evening, I had called the local social security office toll free line where we had applied to enquire about the status. After about 20 mins wait, I got to a lady at the other end who had a bit of a condenscending/rude tone. She first enquired whether I was a citizen or not. When I answered, she said it will take 2-3 months for non-citizens !! And same time frame to even get the number issued... I was really pissed off, especially after I had a similar rude experience with Nebraska lady IO officer earlier today over phone....

If there is a chance I could somehow get her phone number/ext I feel like giving her a call again tomorrow and give her a red face by telling her the news about my wife's SSN card !!! :D

Rude experience with SSA == SSN card
Rude experience with USCIS IO == ...... (I Wish !!! :D )

In general I feel that somehow the general attitude of americans towards Indians has been degrading day by day...

It's as if we Indians have to prove our worth each and every time, and demand respect that we very often deserve outright just like any one else in a similar position/situation as we are in. Though this is not as dangerous as Racially motivated hatred/crimes, it is hurting nonetheless.

I dont know if other immigrant nationals face similar experiences too.

[arihant]

Received my wife's SSN today. It came exactly in 10 business days !!

Will finish my taxes this weekend.

Would like to share an experience here though. When we had applied, the person at the counter had told us, that its likely that the number could be issued within 10 days, even if the physical card may not be mailed. And to check with them about it.

Before I checked my mails today evening, I had called the local social security office toll free line where we had applied to enquire about the status. After about 20 mins wait, I got to a lady at the other end who had a bit of a condenscending/rude tone. She first enquired whether I was a citizen or not. When I answered, she said it will take 2-3 months for non-citizens !! And same time frame to even get the number issued... I was really pissed off, especially after I had a similar rude experience with Nebraska lady IO officer earlier today over phone....

If there is a chance I could somehow get her phone number/ext I feel like giving her a call again tomorrow and give her a red face by telling her the news about my wife's SSN card !!! :D

Rude experience with SSA == SSN card
Rude experience with USCIS IO == ...... (I Wish !!! :D )

In general I feel that somehow the general attitude of americans towards Indians has been degrading day by day...

It's as if we Indians have to prove our worth each and every time, and demand respect that we very often deserve outright just like any one else in a similar position/situation as we are in. Though this is not as dangerous as Racially motivated hatred/crimes, it is hurting nonetheless.

I dont know if other immigrant nationals face similar experiences too.

Glad you got it on time. Do you know if there is a procedure to to follow or a form to send them to switch your wife out from ITIN to SSN?

[rani77]

Glad you got it on time. Do you know if there is a procedure to to follow or a form to send them to switch your wife out from ITIN to SSN?

Just write to the IRS with a copy of the ITIN as well as SSN Card along witht the copy of the letter that cam along with ITIN. Though this is not mandatory, we did it and we filed taxes and we have got our refunds