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Adoption Tax Identification Number

Definition: An Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number is applied for and used for a taxpayer's child if the child's adoption is pending. If an authorized adoption agency places a child in your home, you may be able to claim the child as your dependent and also claim the child and dependent care credit.

Also Known As:ATIN

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FAQ and Instructions from the IRS
Scroll down the page. Forms can be found here (.pdf format):
Form W7A
Form W7 (for non-U.S. citizen or resident children)

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Source/Adapted from: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

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