I am not claiming my children as dependents -- their mothers are claiming them. Why do I still need their SSN to file?

levinidas · ‎April 2, 2020

JamesG1 · ‎April 2, 2020

If you are not claiming any child related credits or benefits (claiming the child as a dependent or a nondependent), there is likely no reason to include the child's Social Security number in the tax software or in the tax return.

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wintely0 · ‎April 2, 2020

The IRS tracks dependents, and their parents, to make certian that more than one individual is not claiming them

JamesG1 · ‎April 2, 2020

If you are not claiming any child related credits or benefits (claiming the child as a dependent or a nondependent), there is likely no reason to include the child's Social Security number in the tax software or in the tax return.

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I am not claiming my children as dependents -- their mothers are claiming them. Why do I still need their SSN to file?