Filing taxes with an expired Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) can complicate your tax return and result in the loss of key tax benefits. An outdated ITIN not only slows down the ...

An ITIN is issued for federal tax filing purposes only and does NOT: entitle an individual to Social Security benefits make an individual eligible for the earned income credit authorize work in the ...

The IRS has officially launched the tax filing season, with the deadline set for April 15 for most taxpayers. During this period, individuals either claim refunds or settle tax obligations. A critical ...

The IRS has posted special instructions for certifying acceptance agents (CAAs) to use in certifying identification documents for 2011 tax year filers who are filing on extension—returns that are due ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

The Internal Revenue Service has lifted the moratorium on processing applications to become an Acceptance Agent to help immigrants who need an Individual Taxpayer identification Number to file a tax ...

Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...

For migrants residing in the United States without a Social Security Number, navigating the financial landscape can be daunting. Yet, the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) serves as a ...

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