In order to claim your children as your dependents, they need to have either a SSN or ITIN.
Without a SSN or ITIN, you cannot e-file. You would need to submit your taxes and apply for ITIN simultaneously with TurboTax program:
- In the program, as you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank
- After entering all your information, print out returns and required forms ( write APPLIED in the SSN space)
- As TurboTax does not support the Form W-7, fill out the forms by following
- https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/General-ITIN-Information and attach to other required documentation
- Submit everything including your tax forms to IRS Austin location in Texas. ( Form W-7 instructions)
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