My Spouse Isn’t a US Citizen. Do I Have to Submit Their Information?

Yes. Even if your spouse is not a US citizen or Green Card holder, we still need their information to help determine the most beneficial way to file your US tax return.

Why This Matters

Your Greenback accountant will assess whether it’s better for you to:

• File jointly (by electing to treat your spouse as a US tax resident), or
• File as Married Filing Separately

If there’s no tax advantage to filing jointly, your spouse’s details will be excluded from the return, and we’ll move forward using the Married Filing Separately status.

What If I Filed Jointly with Greenback Last Year?

If you’ve previously filed jointly with us, we already have your spouse’s core information (such as name and SSN or ITIN). You won’t need to re-enter it.

When completing the Greenback Tax Companion questionnaire, answer questions based on your combined household details:

• Income: Include both your income and your spouse’s
• Expenses: Enter combined expenses, unless the form specifies otherwise

Read more about filing jointly with a non-US spouse

Your accountant will guide you through the options to ensure you receive the maximum benefit under US tax law.

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