The IRS has updated procedures to strengthen the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number program requirements. The changes, building on previously announced interim procedures, stem in part from ...

An SSN is issued by the Social Security Administration whereas the IRS issues an ITIN. The difference is that non-citizens or resident aliens in the United States can apply for an ITIN.

To file a U.S. tax return you do need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for every person listed on that tax return. Filing a return is not a choice, but an obligation for all who ...

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 ...

Internal Revenue Service. Austin Service Center. ITIN Operation. P.O. Box 149342. Austin, TX 78714-9342. ... Apply for an ITIN Through a CAA. A Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) ...

ITIN applications submitted to IRS by a CAA for minor children must have original documentation. For children under age six , at least one of the documents can include original medical records.

The IRS provides three options for applying for an ITIN: Option 1 - Mail your W-7, tax return, proof of identity, and foreign status documents to: Internal Revenue Service Austin Service Center ITIN ...

Historically, the IRS has issued 26 million ITINs since 1996, not only to undocumented workers but also for the spouses of legal residents filing a joint return and their dependents.

Sydney became a CAA in 2013, a designation that allows her to help foreign nationals obtain ITINs—for those who need to file taxes in the U.S. but aren't eligible for a Social Security Number.