Hi,
I am working in US for the last 8 months on L1 and would like to apply for TAXID for my kids. Please let me know the process.

Thanks
Pavan

You want a Social Security Number. That is the tax id for individuals. Contact any social security office.

You can get a ITIN from the IRS utilizing a form W-7. You will need to submitt with the application a certified /notarized copy of their passport or you need two items a birth certificate and photo id (unexpired) if under 14 the 2nd id can be a current docter's record or school record. You can take your children as dependants if they live in the US or are citizens of Mexico or Canada. It is a simple process except you need to submit the W-7 with YOUR tax return.

You may not apply for an ITIN if you are eligible for a SS number.

Since so little info was provided in the initial post it is impossible to determine if the kids are eligible or not.

Pavanporuri, go to this link and follow the directions:
Documents You Need for a Social Security Card

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Originally Posted by pavanporuri

Hi,
I am working in US for the last 8 months on L1 and would like to apply for TAXID for my kids. Please let me know the process.
Thanks
Pavan

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File Form W-7 with IRS.

Pavan:

Based on your orignal posting, you need to submit Form W-7 with your 2009 tax return to get ITINs for your wife and children.

Do not submit the Form W-7 by itself, as it will be rejected by the IRS unless you need the ITIN for your wife and children to attend school or for your wife to open a bank or brokerage account.