When eFiling federal extension (form 4868) and either you or your spouse don't yet have a SSN or ITIN issued, you will need to file the extension for just the person who already has a SSN or ITIN. When you are ready to file your tax return, you can file a joint return and include you or your spouse once their SSN or ITIN has been received.
Note: You don't have to use the same filing status on your tax return that you used on your tax extension. Meaning, you can file as "single" (for the spouse who has a SSN or ITIN) and use a different filing status to file your return (ie- Married Filing Jointly) once the SSN or ITIS numbers are issued.
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