Free* ITIN Assistance
Free* ITIN Assistance
We help you with your ITIN Process
What is an ITIN?
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a United States tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service for those who need to file a federal tax return but aren't eligible for a Social Security number.
ITIN Renewals
Do you know if you have to Renew your ITIN? The IRS states that "All ITINs not used on a federal tax return at least once in the last three years will no longer be valid for use on a tax return".
The ITIN renewal period began June 2018. If you’re an ITIN holder with middle digits 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81, or 82, it’s time to renew your ITIN. Failure to do so may result in processing delays.
Our ITINs specialist will check your documents and help you through the process of applying for a new ITIN or Renewing the current. We keep up to date with laws and regulations to make sure we serve properly our customers.
Certified Agents
Our Certified Acceptance Agents can verify your supporting documents, which means you only have to send copies to the IRS and can take the originals with you when you leave. Apply for an ITIN or ITIN renewal at a participating location.
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Faqs – Common questions around ITINS
“ITIN” stands for “Individual Tax Identification Number,” and is a United States tax processing number issued by the IRS. The IRS issues ITINs to help individuals comply with the U.S. tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments for those not eligible for Social Security Numbers (SSNs). ITINs are for Federal Tax reporting ONLY.
An ITIN does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security benefits or the Earned Income Tax Credit.
The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have a U.S. filing or reporting requirement under the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals must have a filing requirement and file a valid federal income tax return to receive an ITIN, unless they meet an exception.
ITINs renew on a rolling schedule. No action is needed by ITIN holders if they do not need to file a tax return in 2019. Below is a list of those who will need to renew:
- ITINs with middle digits 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81, or 82 (For example: 9NN-73-NNNN).
- Taxpayers whose ITINs have middle digits 70, 71, 72, 78, 79, or 80 that have expired.
Use the latest revision of Form W-7 to apply and attach a valid federal income tax return, unless you qualify for an exception. Include your original proof of identity or certified copies by the issuing agency and foreign status documents. There are 13 acceptable documents approved by the IRS to use as proof of identity, see the list here.
You should apply for an ITIN as soon as you’re ready to file your federal income tax return, since you need to attach the tax return to your application. You can apply for an ITIN any time during the year. If the tax return you attach to Form W-7 is filed after the tax return's due date, you may owe interest and/or penalties. You should file your current year tax return by the prescribed due date to avoid this.
After you have qualified for an ITIN and your application is complete, you will receive a letter from the IRS assigning you to your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The approximate processing time to receive the ITIN is 7 to 11 weeks.
If you have not received your ITIN or any other correspondence from the IRS 7 weeks after applying, call the IRS toll-free number at 1-800-829-1040 for the status of your application if you are in the United States. If you are outside of the U.S., call 267-941-1000 (not a toll-free number).