What This Notice Means
You asked the IRS to extend your child's adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN). The IRS rejected the request.
The reason is simple. The IRS sent you an earlier notice asking for more information about the extension, and it didn't receive your reply. Without that information, it couldn't process the request.
What to Do
If you agree, you don't need to respond to this notice.
If you don't agree and you still need an ATIN for your child, you must complete a new Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions. Attach all the required information to the application. Missing information is what stopped the last request, so check the form instructions and send a complete package.
If you replied to the earlier notice and believe the IRS lost it, call the number on your notice. Have a copy of what you sent and the date you sent it.
How ATIN Extensions Work
An ATIN extension is valid for one additional year. You can request it before your assigned ATIN expires. An extension is for families whose adoption isn't final yet and who still can't get a Social Security number for the child.
What This Means for Your Return
Without a valid ATIN or Social Security number for the child, you may not be able to claim the child-related benefits you were counting on. Get the identification number issue fixed before you file.
Once the adoption is final, you don't need an ATIN at all. Get your child a Social Security number and use it on your return.
Keep this notice and copies of everything you send to the IRS.
If you received a CP563F notice and need help with your return or your child's ATIN, call us at (813) 229-7100.