Tax Question for Naturalization

[kmh]

Hi,
I am a legal permanent resident since 2000. I got married in 2002 and my wife is still in my home country. I can apply for naturalization in Feb ‘2005.

I filed my tax return for both 2002 and 2003 as a single because my wife doesn’t have ss# or itin. As far as I know, I have to write down my wife’s ss# or itin in order to file as a married filing jointly or individual. Now, I know I can file amend return for those two years once I have my wife’s ss# or itin. The question is:

**Would it be a problem for me (naturalization) because of my single filing status even though I am married?
** Is it possible for my wife to apply for itin while she is in my home country?

Reply to my e-mail would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help.

 

[GeneM]

If you are not filing on the basis of your marriage to USC, which should not be the case (you would have two wives), but on the basis of being a legal permanent resident for 5 years, tax documents normally are not required.

Your best bet is probably to consult a CPA just to make sure you filed your taxes correctly. You might have to amend your returns.

 

[always_living]

Few piece of info:

Even though your wife got SSN, you may not be able to get any tax dedution for the amendment. Because she is considered as Non-Resident Alien for these Tax calendar years you'd like to amend.

You should consult Financial Advisor or CPA regarding this.