You can't apply for an ITIN through TurboTax. You will have to file a Form W-7 separately to obtain the identification number. Here are the steps on how to submit your income taxes and apply for an ITIN simultaneously with TurboTax program: In the program, as you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank. After entering all your information, print out returns and required forms ( write APPLIED FOR in the SSN space). As TurboTax does not support the Form W-7, click here for the form and instructions. Attach it to other required documentation. Submit everything including your tax forms to the IRS. See the instructions on page 5.

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Hello I request an amended refund, to add my daughter as dependant of me(I'm alien residant) but she doesn't have SSN. I want know if she can get ITIN and how to do it.

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HelenC12

You can't apply for an ITIN through TurboTax. You will have to file a Form W-7 separately to obtain the identification number.

Here are the steps on how to submit your income taxes and apply for an ITIN simultaneously with TurboTax program:

In the program, as you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank.
After entering all your information, print out returns and required forms ( write APPLIED FOR in the SSN space).
As TurboTax does not support the Form W-7, click here for the form and instructions.
Attach it to other required documentation.
Submit everything including your tax forms to the IRS. See the instructions on page 5.

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Anonymous

I think applying for a ITIN will reduce the child credit and this will be a "dependent" credit instead of a child credit (this is for $500, not $2000). It would be really nice if someone could confirm this as I missed out of the resident alien child credit in 2019 (recalculated when applying for ITIN with $2000 credit). I've called the IRS 6 times about this and everytime is different, but the ITA suggests the dependent and $500 route is the correct one. It would be nice to know how to use this dependent credit in Turbo Tax. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Cynthiad66

When you file Form W-7 and your income tax return, taxpayers with an ITIN can claim dependents. The requirements to claim a dependent are the same as those who have a Social Security number. To qualify, the dependent must be your child and live with you.

May I claim the child tax credit for a child who has an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) rather than a social security number (SSN)?

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No, you may not claim the child tax credit for a child with an ITIN. The child must have an SSN to be a qualifying child eligible for the child tax credit (CTC) or the additional child tax credit (ACTC). IRS ITIN Child Tax Credit

Please recview these guidelines for Resident Aliens; Tax Guidelines for Resident Aliens

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