Tax application for minor

[Mehpara]

My daughter and wife are on F2. Our (my wife and me),tax application for 2022 was accepted but my daughter was rejected. I want to know if we need to apply for our daughter separately? and when is the time to apply?

[RSUMan]

You should apply as soon as possible for an ITIN number for your daughter.  The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service.  ITINs expire under certain circumstances.

You apply for an ITIN using Form W-7.

IRS Publication 1915 is your in depth resource for understanding ITINs.

[Mehpara]

We filled the W7 form but her application was rejected.

[KanM361]

Did you received any notice from the IRS on why they rejected the ITIN application of your child?

[Mehpara]

No. only the notice said that in response to the application she has been rejected 

[RSUMan]

You may be able to get the assistance of the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service at toll free (877) 777-4778.

These are IRS employees who work to resolve problems taxpayers are experiencing.

Please ask the Taxpayer Advocate representative to find out why your W-7 was rejected.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service has offices in every state.  You can look up offices in your state at:

https://www.irs.gov/advocate/local-taxpayer-advocate

[SuziM]

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