Social Security appointments delayed

[IndominusRex 17]

We have an issue and was wondering if anyone has any input on this. 

 

My wife and stepchildren's green cards are in the mail. Hurrah!

 

Now the issue we may have is that in order to include them in the 2020 tax filing they will need a social security number. The problem is that the local office is scheduling appointments for May which is after the tax filing deadline of April 15. 

 

We can't apply for ITIN because their GC makes them eligible for SSNs. 

 

So, that leaves us with no SSN or ITIN when we file our taxes. 

 

Has anyone encountered this issue? 

 

Any advice? 

[JeanneAdil 6,562]

did you not mark the ds 260 for USCIS to do apply for the SS #?  

if not,  make an appointment for May and in the meantime file for an extension for your tax returns  (form 4868)

be completely ready to file them ASAP after you receive the cards

 fili in the returns online or by hand and put them on hold while you wait for the #'s  to fill in those spaces/  this just takes the stress out 

[IndominusRex 17]

46 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

did you not mark the ds 260 for USCIS to do apply for the SS #?  

if not,  make an appointment for May and in the meantime file for an extension for your tax returns  (form 4868)

be completely ready to file them ASAP after you receive the cards

 fili in the returns online or by hand and put them on hold while you wait for the #'s  to fill in those spaces/  this just takes the stress out 

We submitted 765s for all but the kids were wrongly rejected claiming improper fee even though theirs were submitted along with the 485 which would have no fees associated when filled together. The wife's EAD was never approved hence no SSN was received. They all got their GCs approved last week. 

 

We may have to file for an extension with the IRS. Otherwise, instead of receiving a refund, I may end up paying a lot since I'm claiming married with two dependents. 

[JeanneAdil 6,562]

3 minutes ago, IndominusRex said:

We submitted 765s for all but the kids were wrongly rejected claiming improper fee even though theirs were submitted along with the 485 which would have no fees associated when filled together. The wife's EAD was never approved hence no SSN was received. They all got their GCs approved last week. 

 

We may have to file for an extension with the IRS. Otherwise, instead of receiving a refund, I may end up paying a lot since I'm claiming married with two dependents. 

you should get a bigger refund with 3 dependents

[IndominusRex 17]

18 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

you should get a bigger refund with 3 dependents

That's the idea unless I'm unable to claim them. 🤞🏻

[Chancy 6,241]

On 1/6/2021 at 10:52 PM, IndominusRex said:

The problem is that the local office is scheduling appointments for May

 

Try calling another SSA office.  You can apply at any SSA office, not just your local one.

 

[IndominusRex 17]

8 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Try calling another SSA office.  You can apply at any SSA office, not just your local one.

 

Did that yesterday. The nearest office, 50 miles away was not issuing appointments due to Covid. 

 

I'm still waiting for the local office to call me back to schedule the appointment. Only one person taking care of this and seeing people in person so they have very limited availability. 

[Dalila Gonzalez 49]

Worst case scenario you can get them all ITIN numbers in the meantime. There are tax people that are certified to file for one for you when you file your taxes. 

[Ayrton 965]

19 hours ago, Dalila Gonzalez said:

Worst case scenario you can get them all ITIN numbers in the meantime. There are tax people that are certified to file for one for you when you file your taxes. 

They can't apply for ITIN because they are eligible for SSN.

[IndominusRex 17]

5 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

They can't apply for ITIN because they are eligible for SSN.

That's the main problem. We will keep trying. If not, I may file for an extension or file as single then file an amended return later in the year. I will consult a tax professional before I do anything. 

[Ayrton 965]

1 minute ago, IndominusRex said:

That's the main problem. We will keep trying. If not, I may file for an extension or file as single then file an amended return later in the year. I will consult a tax professional before I do anything. 

You can still file as Married Filing Separately

[FattieBanton 35]

On 1/6/2021 at 11:31 AM, IndominusRex said:

We submitted 765s for all but the kids were wrongly rejected claiming improper fee even though theirs were submitted along with the 485 which would have no fees associated when filled together. The wife's EAD was never approved hence no SSN was received. They all got their GCs approved last week. 

 

We may have to file for an extension with the IRS. Otherwise, instead of receiving a refund, I may end up paying a lot since I'm claiming married with two dependents. 

i got the same letter but it's because i used the wrong version of the form (new one started 8/25/2020 and my application got there 8/26/2020) so i filled in the new one (there was like 1 or 2 questions on it that were different) and that one got accepted. could this be the same situation you were in?