New to US. Need help in income tax filing

[abhinkoi]

Hi All,

I am new to US and moved here in Sep 2019. I have received the W2 from my company which reflects my salary from Sep 2019 till Dec 2019. I have 2 kids for whom I need help in filing the ITIN. My wife and I have SSN. Please guide on the income tax filing process and charges.

[KrisD15]

You can use TurboTax, but you will not be able to e-file. Enter a fake social security number for the kids so you can get  through the program but DO NOT USE those numbers to file. 

Print the return and "White-out" the fake social security numbers you entered for the kids. 

My advice is to make an appointment with an IRS Assistance Center.

Bring the needed Identification and W-7, they can go from there and get the ITIN's for the kids. 

W-7

IRS Assistance Center

[abhinkoi]

Thank you so much for your quick response. I will contact IRS assistance and get guidance on my kids ITN.

Would you or anyone from Turbo tax be able to file this return for me and apply for ITIN on my behalf? If yes, what would be the charges for this work and what timelines I should look for?

Thanks in advance

Abhinav 

[LinaJ2020]

TurboTax does not provide services for filing tax returns for you.  You have to transmit the submission on your end.  We do not apply for an ITIN for our customers either, unfortunately. 

TurboTax works like an interview—we ask you easy–to–answer questions about your life that affect your tax situation (i.e., Are you married? Do you have kids?) and fill in all the right tax forms behind the scenes. Your answers tell us which deductions and credits to look for, and what to ask next. 

Results:  You'll be coached along the way as you do your taxes and get the help you need when you need it. Meanwhile, we'll find every deduction and credit that applies to you. We make sure you'll keep every hard-earned dollar you deserve. Click here to see our guarantees.  However, we are not tax preparer companies like some of the other companies.  We do not sign your return but we professionals ( EAs, CPAs, and JDs) do offer you excellent professional advice to provide you with the help you need through the process.  

Please continue to read about filing with the ITIN:

Without an SSN or ITIN, you won't be able to e-file either.   You would need to submit your taxes and apply for ITIN simultaneously with TurboTax program:

-In the program, as you enter the information, leave the SSN space blank

-After entering all your information, print out returns and required forms ( write APPLIED in the SSN space) 

-As TurboTax does not support the Form W-7, fill out the forms by following

 https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/General-ITIN-Information and attach to other required  documentation

-Submit everything including your tax forms to IRS Austin location in Texas.  ( Form W-7 instructions)

Please note that, for some tax benefits, for example, the Earned Income Credit EIN or the Child Tax Credit, they must have an SSN in order for you to claim. You would need to amend your return later after you got the SSN for your kids. 

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