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Even though ATIN paperwork says it must be before finalization, I know people have been told they could still apply for it.
I highly recommned that everyone applies for the ATIN has soon as you have placement. You can use it for dependent and the tax credit. Once you get the SS#, you just send back a form with the SS#. ATIN are to be applied for before finalization nad can be used for 2 years even if you have finalized.
If you have an out of state adoption, SS# can take more time because your state has to verify the birth in the state of birth. Both of our daughter's SS# got stuck there.
Also, for tax credit you just need to keep your receipts. You can have your agency give you a detailed bill. We saved all receipts- gas, travel, food that dealt with the aodption. You can also use your credit card receipts or cancelled checks.
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