I am from one of the countries that can claim an exemption for my spouse and/or child. Can I claim them if they don’t have a social security number or an ITIN?
I am from one of the countries that can claim an exemption for my spouse and/or child. Can I claim them if they don’t have a social security number or an ITIN?
No. In order to claim personal exemptions for dependents they must have a valid
social security number or an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
To apply for an ITIN for your dependents, fill out Form W-7 and submit to the IRS. Visit www.irs.gov [External Site] for more information.