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Form W-9S Request for Student's or Borrower's Taxpayer Identification Number and CertificationTopic Screen for this Form
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Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Social Security Numbers for Dependents
Social Security Numbers for Dependents. You must show the social security number (SSN) of any dependent for...
Publication 501 - Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information - Social Security Numbers for Dependents
Social Security Numbers for Dependents. You must show the social security number (SSN) of any dependent for...
heading icon Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - IRS Procedures
What can I do if I think someone has filed a tax return using my social security number? The IRS has security...
FAQ - Filing Requirements, Status, Dependents, Exemptions
I am adopting a child and do not yet have a social security number for the child. How can I claim an exemption...
FAQ - Filing Requirements, Status, Dependents, Exemptions
My daughter was born at the end of the year. We are still waiting for a social security number. Can I send...
FAQ - Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Can I claim the child tax credit for a child who has an ITIN, rather than a social security number? Yes, you...
FAQ - U.S. Aliens and Citizens Living Abroad
I live in a foreign country. How do I get a social security number for my dependent who qualifies for a social...
FAQ - Electronic Filing (e-file)
My electronic tax return keeps getting rejected for a dependent's social security number used more than once...
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