topic I don't have my child care providers ssn and she moved in november in Deductions & credits

I don't have my child care providers ssn and she moved in november

waxedwings — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:19:25 GMT

It's asking for her ssn and I don't have one

Re: I don't have my child care providers ssn and she moved in november

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:06:49 GMT

You should have gotten that long ago when she began to babysit for you. Can you contact her and get it?

When a childcare provider will not give you a SSN or Tax ID

If they still refuse to provide an EIN or SSN, send your provider a W-10 (Request for Taxpayer Information and Identification Number). You can get a copy of the W-10 by clicking here: W-10 Form & Instructions Complete as much of the form as you can and send it via certified mail (after making copies for yourself).

If the provider does not respond within 10 business days, you can still file your return. However, you won't be able to e-file. Print and mail in your return, along with an explanation and a copy of the W-10 you sent your provider.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin

Re: I don't have my child care providers ssn and she moved in november

Carl — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:07:03 GMT

Bottom line is, you can't claim the child care credit without the providers SSN or EIN. Sorry.

It's best when first acquiring child care, that you get that informaton from the provider before you start paying them. They can provide you with either their SSN, or more preferred from a security stand point, their EIN. They can get the EIN for free in about 10 minutes directly from the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online