[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-11238":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"11238","What if I can't get in contact with my spouse to get their SSN?","The IRS won't accept your e-filed return unless you can provide your spouse's Social Security number. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Here are a few places that you can look to find their SSN: \r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Tax returns you filed in \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=1551\">past years\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Financial forms or bank statements\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Employment records like pay stubs or benefit forms\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>",1777391515626]