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    Saravanan_D Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 27, 2010, 02:41 PM
    ITIN for Kid is required?
    Hi, I am from India with the L1B Visa, My spouse and kid are with me, they are in L2B Visa. Me and spouse has got the SSN, do I need to apply the ITIN number for my Kid (18 months old) for Tax Exemptions? If yes, what is the procedure? Kindly Adivce
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    Dec 28, 2010, 08:12 PM
    Yes, you DO need to apply for an ITIN for the child when you file jointly with your wife, claiming the child as a dependent and qualifying for the $1,000 Child Tax Credit. You MAY need to wait until you qualify for the Substantial Presence Test; that depends on WHEN you first arrived in the U.S.

    To apply for an ITIN, you need to complete Form W-7 for your child. You need to make a photocopy of his/her passport, then get photocopy notarized. This can be done at your local bank in most states in the U.S.

    If you need professional help to submit the Form W-7 and tax return, email me at [email protected].
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