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What is an Individual Tax ID Number?

If you aren’t claiming them on your tax return, there’s no reason for them to get an ITIN number. Because ITINs are confidential, they aren’t considered reliable for tracking someone’s credit history or financial health. That’s why many creditors only accept Social Security numbers and won’t rent to ITIN holders. Social Security Numbers are issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

What Is a Tax Identification Number (TIN)? Definition, How to Get One

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. It is also used by estates and trusts which have income which is required to be reported on Form 1041, U.S. Refer to Employer ID Numbers for more information.The following form is available only to employers located in Puerto Rico, Solicitud de Número de Identificación Patronal (EIN) SS-4PR PDF. To apply for an ITIN, complete IRS Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual.

But if you want to learn more, read page 10 of IRS Publication 1915. As a rule, you can’t submit your W-7 package without attaching it to a tax return. If you decide to work with a CAA, they can verify your original documents and send certified copies to the IRS for you. Unless you have a passport, you’ll need two documents. An IRSN, or “Internal Revenue Service Number,” is a temporary number the IRS issues when it receives a tax return without the Form W-7 attached. Choose whether you’re applying or renewingIn the very first section, you’ll be prompted to mark whether you’re renewing an ITIN you already have or applying for a new one.

If questions 11 through 17 on Form SS-4 do not apply to the applicant because he has no U.S. tax return filing requirement, such questions should be annotated “N/A”. A foreign entity that completes Form SS-4 in the manner described above should be entered into IRS records as not having a filing requirement for any U.S. tax returns. Failure to respond to the IRS letter may result in a procedural assessment of tax by the IRS against the foreign entity. If the foreign entity later becomes liable to file a U.S. tax return, the foreign entity should not apply for a new EIN, but should instead use the EIN it was first issued on all U.S. tax returns filed thereafter. You can apply for an ITIN any time during the year when you have a filing or reporting requirement. At a minimum, you should complete Form W-7 when you are ready to file your federal income tax return by the return’s prescribed due date.

1. Applicants can also submit their W-7 by scheduling an appointment at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center while in the United States, or through a Certifying Acceptance Agent either in the United States or abroad.
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4. Failure to respond to the IRS letter may result in a procedural assessment of tax by the IRS against the foreign entity.
5. Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual.

Where to apply?

If you miss the 45-day window, your application will be automatically rejected. You can use the phone number listed on the notice to call with any questions. The good news is, they’re reaching out to you before rejecting your request for an ITIN. You’ll have 45 days to respond with new records, following the instructions in your letter. Last but not least, be sure to sign and date your W-7 at the bottom, and provide a good phone number for the IRS to reach you at, just in case.

If the IRS needs more information

The letter will list your ITIN number and give you instructions on how to use it. They can also help you fill out the Form W-7 completely — and even prepare your tax return for you. Under box 6e, trade name vs business name indicate whether you’ve been issued an ITIN before, and list the number in box 6f. Be sure to enter your date of birth in the order listed on the form — month first, followed by date, and then year at the end. The same rule of thumb goes for your dependents and your spouse.