Jack from Ohio Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Client has new baby 12/08/08. Still waiting on SS#. What am I missing to get the program to accept this dependent. This is the first one I have had like this. I await the wise and experienced answers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Be sure to enter 12 months. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Be sure to enter 12 months. taxbilly I did that already. I know I am missing something simple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Did you try typing 'Applied' in the box? That used to work, if the childs DOB was within the allowable range [6 months?]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Did you try typing 'Applied' in the box? That used to work, if the childs DOB was within the allowable range [6 months?]. That did not work either. I really don't want to call customer service, but if they changed it, how would we know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxit Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 That did not work either. I really don't want to call customer service, but if they changed it, how would we know? I believe they have to have the SS# in order to file. According to instructions it only takes about 2 weeks to get a SS# assigned. It does say if you will not have the SS# before the due date to file an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The mother might be able to go by the local SSA office if possible, and get the number through them. Look at the chart at this link, http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cf...amp;p_topview=1 PA average time to get it is 3 weeks. Best if they wait the extra time, in most cases. Option is to file without the child and get the bulk of the refund, if there are other kids, then amend after they get that refund, and claim the extra child. That is only wise if they get most of the refund without the kid. If this is the first child, and without a child they get, say, $800 back, but with the child they get CTC and EIC and get back $3K+, then it would be better to wait for the number, because amended returns are processed much later than the first filing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Lee Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 There was a situation a few years ago where Social Security had not updated IRS master file for some # of weeks and IRS was rejecting a large number of returns for no matching SSN. Since it has not been very long that the SSN was issued I would think SS has not updated the IRS master file. I am assuming that there is a SS number in hand. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Babies around here are assigned their SSNs in the hospital. Have mom go to a SS office. But, call to see how long to wait for it to get into the IRS system. I remember something like one month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David1980 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Unfortunately in order to file the return with the dependent you need to wait for the SSN. So they can file without and amend, file an extension if they don't have it by 4/15 (that would be insane though) or just wait it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thank You everyone for your answers. Child was born 12/08/08. It USED to be that you could enter "Applied" and it would be accepted. That is how long it has been since I dealt with a client with a brand new baby. I did find the information in the instructions for 1040. Here is the text, and it does not mention any way of filing without the SS#... <<<Social security number. You must enter each dependent's social security number (SSN). Be sure the name and SSN entered agree with the dependent's social security card. Otherwise, at the time we process your return, we may disallow the exemption claimed for the dependent and reduce or disallow any other tax benefits (such as the child tax credit) based on that dependent. If the name or SSN on the dependent's social security card is not correct, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. If your dependent will not have a number by the date your return is due, see What if you cannot claim that Cannot File on Time? on page 7.>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadder Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I had one where the baby was born on 12/22/08. They received the SS card already and the return went through fine. They filled out the SS papers in the hospital. Checking with the hospital would probably be my first step. Wish you success. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_accountant Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 After your client gets the social security #, mail in the tax return to avoid efile problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just filed one where the baby was born 12/30/08, Mom had to go to the SS office to get a printout with the SSN, it was accepted by IRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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