What This Notice Means
The IRS denied your request for an adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN). It reviewed your Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions, and decided you don't qualify.
This is different from a notice saying your application was incomplete. A denial means the IRS looked at your situation and concluded an ATIN isn't available to you.
What to Do
Read the notice carefully to understand the reason for the denial. Then decide whether anything about your situation will change.
- If your situation changes, you may reapply for an ATIN with a new Form W-7A.
- If you have questions, call the number on your notice.
Why Someone Might Not Qualify
An ATIN is only for people legally adopting a U.S. citizen or resident alien child who can't get a Social Security number (SSN) for the child in time to file. If you can get the child's SSN in time, or the child isn't a U.S. citizen or resident alien, an ATIN isn't the right number. A child who isn't a U.S. citizen or resident alien may need an ITIN through Form W-7 instead.
What This Means for Your Return
Without an ATIN or SSN for the child, you can't claim the child on your return using that child's number. Sort out which identification number your child can get before you file. Don't put an unissued or invalid number on your return.
About Extensions
If you already had an ATIN and were asking to extend it, note that extensions are valid for one additional year and must be requested before the assigned ATIN expires.
Keep this notice with your tax records.
If you received a CP563G notice and need help with how to file for your adopted child, call us at (813) 229-7100.