Australia’s Acceptance Agent
As an IRS Authorized Acceptance Agent, I can assist people to obtain necessary Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). As an Acceptance Agent, I have an agreement with the IRS that permits me to assist applicants in obtaining ITINs.
What is an ITIN?
An ITIN is a tax processing number, issued by the Internal Revenue Service, for certain resident and nonresident aliens, their spouses and dependents. The ITIN is only available to individuals who are required to have a taxpayer identification number for tax purposes but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are eligible for a SSN, you must first apply for it. Persons eligible to receive an Social Security Number are not eligible to receive an ITIN. If the Social Security Administration denies the applicant’s request for a SSN, they will issue a letter of denial. That letter must be attached to the Form W-7 when it is submitted to the IRS.
Valid Filing Requirement
Only individuals who have a valid 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. Generally, a US Federal Income tax return must accompany the ITIN application, unless the individual meets one of the exceptions.
Information included on W-7 Application
Form W-7 will request the following type of information:
- Reason for applying
- Applicant’s full name (and birth name, if different)
- Applicant’s foreign address
- Applicant’s country of citizenship
- Applicant’s mailing address
- Applicant’s date and place of birth
- Information about passport or visa
- The signature of the applicant
NOTE: In addition to completing the form, you must also attach appropriate identification documents and a valid US Federal Income Tax Return, unless an exception to the Income Tax Return Filing requirement is met.