You must include the child on your tax return and indicate that they are not your Child, but Another person.
Open TurboTax
- Select Personal Information > My Info
- On the screen Here's an updated summary of your situation
- Select [Add another dependent]
- Who do you support? - Another person
- Let's start with some info about who you support
- XXXX additional info
- Less common situations for XXXX
- Let's get XXXX SSN - [Skip for now]
- Good news! XXXX qualifies as your dependent
You will have to mail your return (Not E-File) and attach the W-7 to the front.
Please see the IRS Publication Instructions for Form W-7
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