3568 SP: Información Alternativa de Identificación para el Crédito de Exención para Dependiente (2024)
California · FTB · Used for tax years 2024
California Form 3568 SP is the Spanish-language form for providing alternative identification information for the dependent exemption credit. It reports the dependent’s relationship to you, residency, identifying details, and identification documents, and is attached to Form 540,
Who files this form
Use the 2024 Form FTB 3568 SP to provide alternative identification information when claiming the dependent exemption credit only if both conditions apply:
- Your dependent was a resident of Mexico or Canada during the tax year for which you are claiming the credit.
- Your dependent does not qualify to receive or renew a federal Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Social Security number (SSN).
If either condition is not met, the form says to stop and use an ITIN or SSN when claiming the credit.
What you'll need
Have the following information ready to complete the form:
- Your name as shown on your tax return and your SSN or ITIN.
- Your relationship to the dependent.
- The dependent’s name, birth name if different, date of birth, sex, and country of birth.
- U.S. mailing address and foreign address information.
- Citizenship country or countries and foreign tax identification number.
- Details of identification documents submitted, including the issuer, identification number, and expiration date.
- School, college, university, or company name, city, and state.
The form lists these identification document categories: passport, driver’s license/state ID, birth certificate, USCIS documentation, and other. It refers to instructions for document details, but those instructions are not available in the supplied text.
How to file
- Complete Part I with your relationship to the dependent and answers to the residency and identification eligibility questions. Continue to Part II only if the answers allow it.
- Complete Part II with the dependent’s identification and address information.
- Sign and date the form. The signature declares under penalty of perjury that the information, including attached documents and statements, is true, correct, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- Attach Form FTB 3568 SP to your Form 540, Form 540 2EZ SP, or Form 540NR.
- Keep a copy for your records.
The supplied form does not give a mailing address or electronic filing instructions.
Common mistakes
- Continuing after an answer that disqualifies you. Stop if the dependent was not a resident of Mexico or Canada during the relevant tax year, or if the dependent qualifies to receive or renew a federal ITIN or SSN. The form directs you to use an ITIN or SSN instead.
- Entering another country in the foreign address field. The form says to enter only Mexico or Canada.
- Forgetting to attach the form to your return. Attach it to Form 540, Form 540 2EZ SP, or Form 540NR.
- Not keeping a copy. The form reminds you to keep one for your records.
Questions people ask
Can I use this form if my dependent qualifies for an ITIN or SSN?
No. If the dependent qualifies to receive or renew a federal ITIN or SSN, the form says to stop and use that identification number when claiming the dependent exemption credit.
Which tax return do I attach this form to?
Attach it to Form 540, Form 540 2EZ SP, or Form 540NR.
Do I need to enter my dependent’s birth name?
Line 4 asks for the birth name if it differs from the name entered on line 3.
Is the dependent’s city of birth required?
The form marks the city, state, and province of birth as optional.