Can claim my daughter, 10 years old, living out of the country with no SSN as a dependant when filling taxes?

johnxu21-gmail-c · ‎April 3, 2024

xmasbaby0 · ‎April 3, 2024

No. In order to claim a child as a dependent the child needs a SSN or an ITIN.

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Vanessa A · ‎April 3, 2024

No. In order to claim anyone on your return, they at minimum have to have an ITIN.

Also, who is supporting her? Do you pay over half of her support? If so, it is possible that if she had an ITIN you would be able to claim her for the $500 Non-Refundable Other Dependent Credit

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mungasine1 · ‎April 3, 2024

Not unless she lives with you and you provide more than 50% of her support

johnxu21-gmail-c · ‎April 9, 2024

Thank you @xmasbaby0 This is very helpful

johnxu21-gmail-c · ‎April 9, 2024

Thank you @Vanessa A This is very helpful

johnxu21-gmail-c · ‎April 9, 2024

Thanks @mungasine1 . This is very helpful!

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Can claim my daughter, 10 years old, living out of the country with no SSN as a dependant when filling taxes?