What This Notice Means

Your child's Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) was extended. That extension expires in 3 months. The IRS is warning you now so you can get the child's Social Security number (SSN) on file.

What to Do

If you received an SSN for your child, complete Form 15101, Provide a Social Security Number (SSN) for Adoptive Child. The form comes with your notice.

Send it one of two ways:

  • Through the IRS Document Upload Tool.
  • By fax to the number on your notice. If you use an online fax service, understand its privacy and security policies first.

If you have questions, call the number on your notice.

If You Don't Have an SSN for Your Child

Here's the hard part. Without an SSN for your child, you can't claim your child on your tax return. Once you do have the SSN, you can file an amended return to claim the child.

That makes getting the SSN the priority. If you're running into delays, push on that process now.

Plan for Your Return

  • If you get the SSN before you file, use it on your return.
  • If you file without being able to claim your child and get the SSN later, amend that return to claim the child.
  • Keep copies of the adoption paperwork, this notice, and anything you send the IRS.

Tips

  • Make sure the IRS has your current address.
  • Keep your upload confirmation or fax receipt.
  • Don't wait for the expiration date to pass. Act during these 3 months.

If you have questions about an IRS notice involving your family's taxes, call us at (813) 229-7100.