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February 3, 2022
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My return was rejected because my dependent's (stepdaughter) s.s. wasn't recognized because she is a Canadian citizen, but lived with me all of 2021.

  • February 3, 2022
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    DoninGA
    Employee
    February 3, 2022

    You can only claim someone as a dependent on a US tax return if they have a US Social Security number or an ITIN issued by the IRS.

    Employee
    February 3, 2022

    She needs a tax ID for you to claim her. If she is not a US citizen she needs an ITIN. 

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-to-apply-itin-number-through-tubrotax/00/779443/amp