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My children are less then 1 year old, do i need their SSN to file? Or can i use their birth certificates

I have two girls who were born in esrly september but had some dificulty with the postal services and recivjng my mail. So i hadnt yet recieved the new cards yet

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My children are less then 1 year old, do i need their SSN to file? Or can i use their birth certificates

In order to claim your children as dependents you need their Social Security numbers.  Contact SSA for help--it should not take six months to receive Social Security cards.

www.ssa.gov

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

My children are less then 1 year old, do i need their SSN to file? Or can i use their birth certificates

You can also file for an extension so you do not have to file until Oct 15 as long as you pay any tax due by April 15.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
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