Understanding Your CP560A Notice

What this notice is about

Important Information about your child's Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN). We assigned your child an ATIN.

What you need to do

• Complete Form 15101, Provide Social Security Number (SSN) for Adoptive Child PDF, included with your notice when you receive a Social Security number (SSN) for your child.

• Detach notice stub, mail it with Form 15101 in the envelope provided. 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. 

You may want to

• Call us at the number listed in your notice.
• See additional information on Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number.

Frequently asked questions

How long is an ATIN useful?

An ATIN is valid for 2 years. If you don't have an SSN for your child, you can request a 1 year extension. For more information, see instructions for completing a Form W-7 A, Application for IRS Adoptions for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.