topic ITIN in Deductions & credits

ITIN

Chad Alexander — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:04:28 GMT

How can parents without a social security number get an ITIN so they can claim the Child Tax Credit?

Re: ITIN

DoninGA — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:47:24 GMT

Go to this IRS website for a Form W-7 - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-7

Go to this IRS website for how you apply for a ITIN - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-i-apply-for-an-itin

For a child to eligible for the child tax credit, the child must have a Social Security Number.

Re: ITIN

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:47:36 GMT

How to get a ITIN number

You can apply for an ITIN any time during the year when you have a filing or reporting requirement. At a minimum, you should complete Form W-7 when you are ready to file your federal income tax return by the return's prescribed due date. If the tax return you attach to Form W-7 is filed after the return's due date, you may owe interest and/or penalties. The link above gives three options.

parents who are ITIN holders can also claim the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) until 2025, if they have a qualifying child with a valid SSN.

Your children will need social security numbers.