@rockymountain wrote:
Thank you very much for this number! I finally get some updates from them.
Unfortunately, they told me that my application needs 9 weeks more to be processed. However, I need the ITIN for the state TAX return form. And the deadline is coming on Oct 15.
What should I do now?
The depends on your state law. You may have to do some of your own research.
If you are due a refund, there is probably no penalty for filing late. So I suggest just keep waiting.
If you think you may pay a penalty for filing late, you can remove your child and file now, then file an amended return when you get the ITIN. For a federal return, this would result in a denial of certain dependent tax credits, because you can only claim those credits if you file an on-time return with the ITIN or SSN. I don't know what tax benefits you might get in your state for claiming a dependent, and I can't tell you if those benefits will or won't be paid if you file late or file without the child and amend later.
As far as Turbotax is concerned, Turbotax online will shut down after October 20 to get ready for next season. If you are using the online program, you need to download your online data file to your computer, and install a version of Turbotax on your own computer, so that you can continue to use the program after the online shutdown. If you paid to use Turbotax online, you should be able to get a free download of the software to install on your own computer y calling customer support.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632
