What is an ITIN? An In-Depth Guide
Do You Need to Apply For or Renew an ITIN?
We are certified acceptance agents, and we would love to help!
What is an ITIN?
An individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) is a tax processing number, issued by the Internal Revenue Service, for resident and nonresident aliens, their spouses, and their dependents. It is used if a U.S. taxpayer is not eligible for a Social Security number. The ITIN is a nine-digit number beginning with the number 9, has a range of numbers from 50 to 65, 70 to 88, 90 to 92, and 94 to 99 for the fourth and fifth digits, and is formatted like a Social Security number (like this: 9XX-7X-XXXX).
Only individuals who have a valid tax filing requirement or are filing a U.S. federal income tax return to claim a refund of over-withheld tax are eligible to receive an ITIN. ITINs are used for tax purposes only and are not intended to serve any other purpose.
The ITIN does not authorize you to work in the U.S. or to receive Social Security benefits, is not valid for identification outside the tax system, and does not change your immigration status.
To read more about ITINs, see our U.S. Tax Guide for Foreign Nationals.
We Can Help!
CAA ITIN Application or Renewal: $325 (Excluding Postage)
Here's what we do:
- If you cannot visit our office in Edina, Minnesota so we can verify your identifying documents, you can send the documents to us by mail or private carrier.
- We will schedule a short video conference with you (or your dependents) to confirm your identity.
- We will then immediately return your documents through your choice of delivery. This part, you need to pay for.
- We will verify your documents showing proof of identity and foreign status, then properly prepare and sign Form W-7 and Form W-7 (COA). If we prepare your tax return or other qualifying document for IRS submission, we will send all documents by Priority Mail to the relevant IRS Service Center.
- Here's the best part - we follow up with the IRS to ensure that the ITIN is issued. Unlimited follow-ups are included in the $295 flat fee.
Just submit the contact form, giving us your circumstances for needing an ITIN, and we will take it from there.