It's never fun to get this type of letter from the IRS, but there are steps you can take to resolve the situation.

Cunha believes the government is "weaponizing" an IRS program known as ITIN. It provides some immigrants ... now be used against them. In a recent letter obtained by ABC News, Homeland Security ...

you should refer to the “Apply for an ITIN” IRS page for directions. This process should result in the generation of the required W-7 and a certification letter (requiring DSO signature). Step Two: ...