CAN A THAI WIFE GET A U.S. SSN OR TIN ASSIGNED WHILE IN THAILAND

[miketu]

Does anyone know if it's possible for my Thai wife to get a U.S. Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number assigned while we're in Thailand?  We have an American marriage license.  Tks

[KhunLA]

Not until she's a US resident, green card holder.

[Smokin Joe]

7 minutes ago, miketu said:

Does anyone know if it's possible for my Thai wife to get a U.S. Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number assigned while we're in Thailand?  We have an American marriage license.  Tks

 

 Yes. You fill out the IRS Form W-7 and submit it with the next tax return you file. Assuming you intend to file a joint return.

 

Biggest headache is the requirement to provide her ID. Best way to do that is take her passport to the US Embassy to get a certified copy made.

 

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-7

 

 

[Smokin Joe]

1 minute ago, KhunLA said:

Not until she's a US resident, green card holder.

 

Only for SSN, not for ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)

[KhunLA]

Since it's June, guess you already filed your taxes ... scratch that one.

https://www.usa.gov/itin

 

... How to apply for an ITIN

There are 3 ways you can apply for an ITIN number:

 

Fill out Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and submit it with your tax return.

 

... Contact an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent ... (see list below)

 

Make an appointment with the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

 

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-thailand

[kwonitoy]

35 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not until she's a US resident, green card holder.

 

I've got a SSN and am not a US resident or green card holder.

Canadian with TN work visa did the trick for me.

But I did get while working in Houston.

[NoDisplayName]

I contacted one of the acceptance agents on the list a couple months back.....when considering filing a joint US return.

 

Cost was $250 (9000 baht).  You'd need to file the application with next year's joint tax return, or file an amended return for this year.

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-thailand

[miketu]

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Since it's June, guess you already filed your taxes ... scratch that one.

https://www.usa.gov/itin

 

... How to apply for an ITIN

There are 3 ways you can apply for an ITIN number:

 

Fill out Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and submit it with your tax return.

 

... Contact an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent ... (see list below)

 

Make an appointment with the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

 

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agents-thailand

 

[miketu]

Great KhunLA, thanks for the info!

[miketu]

Thanks for the info guys!