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Social Security Numbers for Dependents

TIN # for Adoptees
TIN # for Aliens  Taxpayer identification numbers

for adoptees. If you have a child
 Taxpayer identification numbers for who was placed with you by an
aliens. If your dependent is a resident authorized placement agency, you
or nonresident alien who doesn't may be able to claim the child as a
have and isn't eligible to get an SSN, dependent. However, if you can’t
your dependent must apply for an get an SSN or an ITIN for the child,
individual taxpayer identification you must get an adoption
number (ITIN). For details on how to taxpayer identification number
apply, see Form W-7, Application for (ATIN) for the child from the IRS.
IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification See Form W-7A, Application for
Number. Taxpayer Identification Number
for Pending U.S. Adoptions, for
details. .

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