Applying ITIN for my in-laws based on substantial presense?

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Jul 24, 2008, 01:06 PM

hotsun

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Applying ITIN for my in-laws based on substantial presense?

Hi,

My in-laws came to US on visitors visa. They meet the SUBSTANTIAL PRESENSE requirement. (at least 31 days in 2008 and total of 183+days (all days of 2008, 1/3 days of 2007, and 1/6 days of 2006))

I wanted to apply for ITIN for them. On the W-7 form what option should I use under "Reason for submitting the form W-7"?

Can I use "Dependent od US Citizen/resident alien" option?

Please advise. thanks in advance.

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Jul 24, 2008, 07:32 PM	#2

MukatA Tax Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 2,004	First check the requirements to claim your parents as dependents under Qualifying Relative: Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent

Jul 25, 2008, 04:17 AM	#3

AtlantaTaxExpert Tax Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 9,787	I called the IRS and asked if meeting the Substantial Presence Test is enough to claim in-laws as dependents. They said YES, provided you have provided MORE than half of their total support. Use the "Dependent of US Citizen/resident alien" option. Comments on this post hotsun agrees: thanks

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