If the taxpayer dependent was born and died during the tax year and they did not have an identifying number, what should you do?

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If the taxpayer dependent was born and died during the tax year and they did not have an identifying number, what should you do?

When a dependent was born and died in the tax year and has no identifying number, you must provide documentation to prove who the dependent was and why there’s no number. The best approach is to attach a copy of the birth certificate to show the birth date and status, and enter “died” in the identifying-number field to indicate the absence of a SSN or ITIN due to death. This pairing satisfies the requirement to identify the dependent on the return while clearly explaining why a number isn’t available. Leaving the field blank or only writing that they died can trigger processing issues, and applying for an ITIN isn’t appropriate for a deceased individual who wouldn’t have a living filing requirement.

When a dependent was born and died in the tax year and has no identifying number, you must provide documentation to prove who the dependent was and why there’s no number. The best approach is to attach a copy of the birth certificate to show the birth date and status, and enter “died” in the identifying-number field to indicate the absence of a SSN or ITIN due to death. This pairing satisfies the requirement to identify the dependent on the return while clearly explaining why a number isn’t available. Leaving the field blank or only writing that they died can trigger processing issues, and applying for an ITIN isn’t appropriate for a deceased individual who wouldn’t have a living filing requirement.

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