What this notice is about
Important information about your Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions. Your application was incomplete.
What you need to do
- Complete the response form at the end of this notice and provide the specific information or supporting documentation requested within 60 days of the date on the notice.
- When you receive a Social Security number (SSN) for this child, complete the response form with the SSN and fax or mail it using the information provided on the form.
You may want to
- If you have additional questions, call the IRS at 737-800-5511 or 267-941-1000 (for international calls).
Answers to common questions
How long is an ATIN useful?
An ATIN is valid for 2 years. However, if you don’t have a 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, or Form W-7SP, Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos.
Printable samples of this notice (PDF)
Tax publications and information
- Form W-7 A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions (PDF)
- Form W-7(SP), Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (PDF)
- Instructions for Form W-7(SP) (PDF)
- Full list of tax forms and instructions
- Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number
Need Help?
- You can authorize someone to contact the IRS on your behalf.
- See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
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If you can’t find what you need online, you can call the IRS at the 800, 866, or 888 number listed on the notice.