You have a few options:
- Complete your tax return and Form W-7 with the assistance of a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) near you. You can find a list of these here: IRS Acceptance Agent Program. You could then forward your tax return with the application attached together now, and your return will be considered timely filed. (However, to be safe I would still recommend filing an extension on Form 4868)
- File an extension of time to file your tax return - again this is done with Form 4868 for your federal return. No form is required for California. This extends your due date to file until October 15, 2020. If you owe any tax, you should still submit your payment by July 15, 2020 using Form 1040-V which would be part of your prepared tax return.
- File your return without the dependent listed, and amend the return later on Form 1040X to add your dependent once the IRS resumes processing and receive an additional refund at a later time.
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