@lovelyx0x0
I am sorry, but this is terrible advice. Due to changes in the tax law that were passed in, I think 2015, certain tax benefits for having a dependent will not be paid unless the taxpayer files an original, on time return containing the dependent’s Social Security number. This includes the $2000 child tax credit and earned income credit, and possibly some other benefits.
An “on-time” tax return is one that is filed by the regular deadline, which is May 17 this year, or which is filed before the extended deadline of October 15, but only if the taxpayer has requested the automatic extension before the expiration of the regular deadline. If a taxpayer files without the dependent because the dependent does not have a Social Security number, and then later files an amended return after the original deadline, the tax benefits of the dependent cannot be paid by law.
@moriahandjavier
You need to wait to file your tax return until you obtain a Social Security number. Be sure to apply for the automatic extension if you will not have the Social Security number by May 17.
