Obtaining ITIN for dependents in Mexico

[WALLSTREET3]

Can a mexican legal resident still claim his wife and kid in Mexico and be able to obtain an ITIN for both of them.

Thanks

[garman22 · Accepted solution]

If taxpayer is legally married, they can file jointly. He may claim child but will be limited to ODC. Unless something has changed re: ITIN's, taxpayer should be able to obtain an ITIN for both.

[Bsch4477]

If the dependent child is living in Mexico there is no other dependent tax credit unless the child is a US citizen. 

[garman22]

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@Bsch4477 wrote:

If the dependent child is living in Mexico there is no other dependent tax credit unless the child is a US citizen. 

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I stand corrected. Thank you.

[WALLSTREET3]

Yes, makes sense