Claim Dependent Without Social Security Number In Phoenix
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
If your non-citizen child dependent does not have a Social Security number (SSN), you'll need to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from the IRS for him or her.
Yes, you may still claim the child and dependent care credit when you're missing the provider's Social Security number or other taxpayer identification number by demonstrating due diligence in attempting to secure this information.
If you file your return claiming your daughter as a dependent and don't provide her Social Security number (SSN) on your return, the IRS will not allow you to claim her as a dependent.
If you are a nonresident of the U.S., you cannot claim the standard deduction. However, students and business apprentices from India may be eligible to claim the standard deduction under Article 21 of the U.S.A.-India Income Tax Treaty.
Head of household (HOH) filing status allows you to file at a lower tax rate and a higher standard deduction than the filing status of single. But to qualify, you must meet specific criteria. Choosing this status by mistake may lead to your HOH filing status being denied at the time you file your tax return.
An individual claimed as a dependent must be a citizen, national, or resident of the United States, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.
In certain situations, you can claim your nonresident alien spouse as a dependent if they have no gross income and aren't a US citizen or resident. This allows you to use the head of household status. However, your spouse must have an ITIN, and you must provide over half of their support.
Similarly, you may not claim your child as a qualifying child for the CTC/ACTC if your child doesn't have an SSN on or before the due date of your return (including extensions), even if your child later gets an SSN.
