We became legal guardians of a child in May, but the adoption isn't final yet. We have the power of attorney papers, etc... What can we claim or not claim for him?

teach111 · ‎June 5, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 5, 2019

Yes, you can claim the child as your dependent in 2017 as you are the legal guardians and have provided for his support for more than half of the year.

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MinhT · ‎June 5, 2019

Yes, you can claim the child as your dependent in 2017 as you are the legal guardians and have provided for his support for more than half of the year.

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teach111 · ‎June 5, 2019

There is no social security number yet, as the adoption is not final... what do I do with that?

MinhT · ‎June 5, 2019

You'll need to obtain an ATIN (Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number). Please read this IRS document for more information:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/adoption-taxpayer-identification-number#QA1">https://www.irs.gov/ind...>

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teach111 · ‎June 5, 2019

Thank you so much for the information and help!

MinhT · ‎June 5, 2019

You're welcome!

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We became legal guardians of a child in May, but the adoption isn't final yet. We have the power of attorney papers, etc... What can we claim or not claim for him?