https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/we-have-applied-4-times-for-my-grandsons-ss-card-in-the-last-year-and-have-still-never-received-it-i/01/389079#M76867 We have reapplied 2 times in the last 6 weeks. Last time 10 days ago. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:17:13 GMT charlacarman 2019-06-04T19:17:13Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/we-have-applied-4-times-for-my-grandsons-ss-card-in-the-last-year-and-have-still-never-received-it-i/01/389079#M76867 We have reapplied 2 times in the last 6 weeks. Last time 10 days ago. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:17:13 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/we-have-applied-4-times-for-my-grandsons-ss-card-in-the-last-year-and-have-still-never-received-it-i/01/389079#M76867 charlacarman 2019-06-04T19:17:13Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/the-irs-requires-social-security-numbers-if-the-grandchil/01/389090#M76871 <P>The IRS requires social security numbers if the grandchildren are to be claimed as dependents. You could:</P><OL> <LI>File the tax return <B>without </B>the dependents, then amend the return when you receive their social security numbers, <B>or,</B> </LI> <LI> <B>File for an extension.</B> You get six additional months to file with an extension using Form 4868. You must file the extension by the due date of your return and pay any taxes that you owe. You will have to estimate the taxes that you owe as the extension only provides you with more time to file, <B>not </B>more time to pay taxes.</LI> </OL><P>Also, visit your local social security office in person to inquire about the holdup or get a reasonable estimate of when the numbers will be issued.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:17:14 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/the-irs-requires-social-security-numbers-if-the-grandchil/01/389090#M76871 PaulaM 2019-06-04T19:17:14Z