Many Thanks pk and Namaste :-)!! I looked at the ITIN form W-7. Page 2 of the form outlines the following :
Allowable tax benefit. For tax years after December 31, 2017, spouses and dependents are NOT eligible for an ITIN or to renew an ITIN unless they are claimed for an allowable tax benefit or they file their own tax return. Spouses and dependents must be listed on an attached U.S. federal tax return and include the schedule or form that applies to the allowable tax benefit. An allowable tax benefit includes a spouse filing a joint return, head of household (HOH), American opportunity tax credit (AOTC), premium tax credit (PTC), child and dependent care credit (CDCC), or credit for other dependents (ODC).
I am claiming my mother for Depandant care credit (CDCC) and hence she should be eligible for an ITIN. Apparently this requires form 2441 to be filled out as a part of tax return and then submitted to IRS. Is this something i can do within Turbotax without mother's SSN or TIN? It's a very unique situation, I hope it can be handled within Turbotax.
