How to fill my depends' SSN when applying ITINs for them this year

Ethan2022 · ‎March 16, 2024

How to fill my dependents' SSN when applying ITINs for them this year?

When I input the temporary SSN [removed] for them in Turbotax, it showed I couldn't use this credit, and became taxes owned. How can I fix this issue?

Thanks.

Vanessa A · ‎March 16, 2024

If you are trying to claim the Child Tax Credit, your dependent must have a social security number valid for employment. If they do not have a SSN valid for employment, then you would only be eligible for the $500 Non-Refundable Other Dependent Credit instead of the $2,000 Child Tax Credit .

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Vanessa A · ‎March 16, 2024

If you are trying to claim the Child Tax Credit, your dependent must have a social security number valid for employment. If they do not have a SSN valid for employment, then you would only be eligible for the $500 Non-Refundable Other Dependent Credit instead of the $2,000 Child Tax Credit .

Child Tax Credit Social Security Number

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How to fill my depends' SSN when applying ITINs for them this year