2/16/10
ATIN Number
If you are adopting domestically and your adoption has not yet been finalized you will need to apply for an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) through the IRS. The ATIN number allows adopting taxpayers to claim their child on their tax return. An ATIN number is used by taxpayers with pending U.S. adoptions when a SSN number has not been issued. The ATIN is temporary and does expire. Generally it takes 4 to 8 weeks to receive an ATIN number after the IRS receives your W-7A form. To find out more information about the ATIN click here if you need the ATIN application form W-7A click here.
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We delayed getting our ATIN for Christiana because we thought for sure we would get her final paperwork before the end of the year and we knew the SSN only takes two weeks. Unfortunately everything did not show up by the time we wanted to get our taxes done so we left her off and will file an amended return. It was worth it to get most of our refund back already and we'll get a little bit more when we file the amended return, but we really should have applied for the ATIN back in July when we got home. Oh, well.
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