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CP562A notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
Your request for an adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN) on Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions, application was incomplete.
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What this notice is about
Your request for an adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN) on Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions, application was incomplete.
What you need to do
- Submit the missing documents within 60 days from the date of the notice for your Form W-7A to be processed. Your missing documents are discussed in your notice. The quickest way to submit your reply is using the Document Upload Tool (DUT).
- If you prefer, you can fax your information to the fax number in the notice using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Protect yourself when sending digital data by understanding the fax service’s privacy and security policies.
Documents you may need to include
When you submitted your W-7A you should have attached a signed and dated document to prove the child was placed with you for legal adoption (not for foster care) by an authorized placement agency. If this was not included with your application, you may want to submit one of the following documents to satisfy this requirement.
- A copy of the placement agreement between you and an authorized placement agency.
- A copy of the document signed by a hospital official authorizing the release of a newborn child from the hospital to you for legal adoption.
- A copy of the court order or other court document ordering or approving the placement of a child with you for legal adoption.
- An affidavit signed by the adoption attorney or government official who placed the child with you for legal adoption pursuant to state law.
In addition, if you adopt a foreign child with U.S. citizenship or resident alien status, you should have included a copy of your child’s:
- Permanent resident card (green card),
- Certificate of Citizenship, or
- Passport with “I-551” stamp.
Frequently asked questions
How long is an ATIN useful?
An ATIN is valid for 2 years. However, if you don’t have an SSN for your adoptive child, you can request a one-year extension. For more information, see instructions for completing a Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions a Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions.
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.