(Trends Wide Spanish) — Millions of dollars of federal taxes are paid each year by people who do not have a Social Security number. Instead, they file their taxes using what is known as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
The ITIN is a nine-digit number that is issued regardless of the immigration status of the people, since both foreigners and non-residents who study or work in the United States —who do not meet the necessary requirements to obtain an SSN— can be seen required to file a tax return, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The ITIN number is for tax purposes only, so it does not change the immigration status of the beneficiary, does not provide the right to receive Social Security benefits, does not qualify a dependent for purposes of the earned income credit, and does not grant the right to to work in the United States.
Below we tell you what are the necessary requirements to request an ITIN number.
Apply for an ITIN number
When you’re ready to file a tax return or computer return—and you’re not eligible for an SSN—you’ll need to complete and submit Form W-7, an application to request an ITIN number and renew an expired or expiring ITIN. Next to defeat. To make your request there are the following three options:
1. Submit Form W-7 to the IRSalong with your tax return, proof of identity and documents referring to your foreign status.
2. Apply for an ITIN in person using the services of a certifying acceptor, if you do not want to send your documents by mail. The IRS maintains a public list of certified agents within the US and abroad.
make one appointment at a Taxpayer Assistance Center.
But what documents are the ones you need? The IRS currently accepts the following documents as proof of identity and alien status:
- Passport
- National ID card
- United States driver’s license
- Civil birth certificate (for children under 18 years of age)
- Foreign driver’s license
- US state ID card
- Voter registration card from your home country
- US military ID card
- Military ID card from your home country
- Visa
- A photo ID issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Medical records (only under 6 years old)
- Academic records (only under 14 years of age or under 18 years of age if they are students)
It is worth mentioning that the passport is the only document that proves both the identity of the person and the status of foreigner. Therefore, if you do not have a passport, you will need to present a combination of two or more documents to meet all IRS requirements. Consult the website of the federal instance to see all the details on the documentation required for the applicant and dependents.
According to the IRS, if your application is complete and you meet all the requirements, you will be assigned a tax identification number within seven weeks.
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(Trends Wide Spanish) — Millions of dollars of federal taxes are paid each year by people who do not have a Social Security number. Instead, they file their taxes using what is known as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
The ITIN is a nine-digit number that is issued regardless of the immigration status of the people, since both foreigners and non-residents who study or work in the United States —who do not meet the necessary requirements to obtain an SSN— can be seen required to file a tax return, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The ITIN number is for tax purposes only, so it does not change the immigration status of the beneficiary, does not provide the right to receive Social Security benefits, does not qualify a dependent for purposes of the earned income credit, and does not grant the right to to work in the United States.
Below we tell you what are the necessary requirements to request an ITIN number.
Apply for an ITIN number
When you’re ready to file a tax return or computer return—and you’re not eligible for an SSN—you’ll need to complete and submit Form W-7, an application to request an ITIN number and renew an expired or expiring ITIN. Next to defeat. To make your request there are the following three options:
1. Submit Form W-7 to the IRSalong with your tax return, proof of identity and documents referring to your foreign status.
2. Apply for an ITIN in person using the services of a certifying acceptor, if you do not want to send your documents by mail. The IRS maintains a public list of certified agents within the US and abroad.
make one appointment at a Taxpayer Assistance Center.
But what documents are the ones you need? The IRS currently accepts the following documents as proof of identity and alien status:
- Passport
- National ID card
- United States driver’s license
- Civil birth certificate (for children under 18 years of age)
- Foreign driver’s license
- US state ID card
- Voter registration card from your home country
- US military ID card
- Military ID card from your home country
- Visa
- A photo ID issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Medical records (only under 6 years old)
- Academic records (only under 14 years of age or under 18 years of age if they are students)
It is worth mentioning that the passport is the only document that proves both the identity of the person and the status of foreigner. Therefore, if you do not have a passport, you will need to present a combination of two or more documents to meet all IRS requirements. Consult the website of the federal instance to see all the details on the documentation required for the applicant and dependents.
According to the IRS, if your application is complete and you meet all the requirements, you will be assigned a tax identification number within seven weeks.
