My child was born in December 2019. Due to SSA offices being closed due to COVID 19 he hasn't received his SSN yet. What is our best option to file for taxes claiming him as a dependent?

Ak_6789 · ‎June 1, 2020

Is filing for an extension the best option?

macuser_22 · ‎June 1, 2020

You still have another month and a half till July 15 due date. If it gets close to that then file an extension to Oct 15 and pay any tax due by July 15.

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Ak_6789 · ‎June 1, 2020

Thanks for the reply. While filing an extension, should I calculate the taxes by counting him as a dependent? That might make a difference as to whether I owe taxes or would be getting a refund at the time of filing for an extension.

macuser_22 · ‎June 1, 2020

Yes. Only pay the tax that you will owe for 2019 when you file, if any. (If you pay a tax and it turns out when you actually file that you did not owe it, then you add it to taxes paid and it will add to your refined.)

**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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My child was born in December 2019. Due to SSA offices being closed due to COVID 19 he hasn't received his SSN yet. What is our best option to file for taxes claiming him as a dependent?