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Level 1
March 7, 2026

Married Filing Separately with a Non-Resident Alien with no ITIN

  • March 7, 2026
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How can I e-file a tax return when a non-resident alien does not have an ITIN with the letters NRA entered in the Social Security line on the information sheet? 

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    Intuit Community Champion
    March 7, 2026

    Try using 999999998. Note last ditgit is eight

    Level 15
    March 7, 2026

    What software are you using?

    Intuit Community Champion
    March 9, 2026

    In Lacerte, I leave the Spouse SSN blank and check the box on screen 3 "Spouse is a nonresident alien and does not have an SSN/ITIN (MFS only). Efile goes through fine.

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