Check the tax benefit first, then the dependent’s identification and residence documents. Family membership alone is not enough.
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A dependent needs an allowable federal tax benefit or their own federal return to qualify for an ITIN. They must also be ineligible for an SSN. The W-7 rules require identity, foreign status and, for certain dependent applications, proof of U.S. residence.IRS
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A parent should start with the return, not with an application for every family member. The W-7 instructions require a dependent claimed for an allowable benefit to appear on the attached return, with the relevant schedule or form. Some family benefits require an SSN and cannot be obtained simply by requesting an ITIN.IRS
Having an ITIN does not itself prove that the person qualifies as your dependent. The relationship, residence and other tests belong to the tax return. A child who must file their own return has a different application reason from a child included only for a parent's allowable benefit.IRSPub. 519
For a non-resident parent filing Form 1040-NR, dependent claims are more limited. IRS guidance covers residents of Canada and Mexico, U.S. nationals, residents of South Korea under additional conditions, and qualifying Indian students or apprentices. It does not give every non-resident filer the same dependent rules.IRS
A valid passport normally establishes identity and foreign status. But a dependent passport without a date of entry may require additional U.S. residence documents. The W-7 instructions describe residence-document exceptions for dependents from Canada or Mexico and dependents of U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. However, dependents from Canada or Mexico claimed for the credit for other dependents must provide proof of U.S. residence. Check the actual benefit before relying on an exception.IRS
For other affected dependent applications, residence evidence varies by age. Medical records can be relevant for younger children and school records for school-age children. Older dependents may need another permitted record. Use the exact age category and document rules in the current instructions; a parent's mailing address is not a substitute.IRS
If you do not use a passport, the accepted combination must still establish identity and foreign status. Civil birth certificates play an important role for children. Do not assume a translated family letter or a generic notarized photocopy is a permitted substitute for an original or an issuing-agency certified copy.IRS
Certifying Acceptance Agents have a more limited document-certification role for dependents than for primary applicants and spouses. The W-7 instructions distinguish passports and birth certificates from other supporting documents. Ask which documents can be certified and which must reach the IRS before arranging your application.IRS
Nolly.com's interview is a live video call. No mailing your original passport to the IRS. Tell us the child's age, whether the passport shows entry and what tax benefit the return claims so the document requirements can be reviewed. Avoid sending additional personal records before you know they are needed.
Use the correct W-7 reason for the dependent's situation. Where required, include the name and tax identifier of the U.S. citizen, resident or visa holder described in the application category. Names and dates on the form must agree with the evidence.IRS
When several people apply with one federal return, attach their W-7 forms to that same return. Do not submit multiple copies of the same return just to create a separate packet for each child. The IRS processes the identifier applications before the associated return.IRS
An expired ITIN is a renewal issue, not a reason to request a second number. If the dependent needs renewal for a claimed benefit, the renewal must also be supported by the return and benefit documentation. See the renewal service.IRS
Confirm SSN ineligibility and the actual federal tax purpose.IRS
Check that the dependent and allowable benefit are correctly included.IRS
Match age, passport entry information and any residence requirement.IRS
Attach all related W-7 applications to the return as instructed.IRS
Only where each child has a qualifying federal tax purpose and is ineligible for an SSN.IRS
Not always. A dependent passport without an entry date can require additional U.S. residence evidence, subject to the instructions exceptions.IRS
No. Form 1040-NR dependent rules depend on the parent's status, treaty eligibility and other tests.IRS
When they relate to the same return, attach all W-7 forms to that return.IRS
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