I’m 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 ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)?
No. In order to claim personal exemptions for dependents, they must have valid Social Security numbers or ITIN’s. To apply for ITIN’s, your spouse/dependents should fill out Form W-7 and attach the form to the 1040-NR along with the required documentation. DO NOT send original documents to the IRS. Instead, you should send certified, notarized copies of your documents. Form W-7 can be downloaded from the ISSS website (http://wings.buffalo.edu/intlservices/isss_tax.html) or IRS website (http://www.irs.gov/).
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