Get ITIN Tax Number the Easy Way

Getting an ITIN tax number has never been a complication but there’s an even easier route to apply. Generally when an individual is doing it in person then he/she has to get the W-7 ITIN tax number form from the IRS office and fill it out. Along with the form, ITIN tax number applicant is required to attach the relevant tax return and provide the IRS with a set of documents to prove their identity.

The documents used to prove identity, must be authorized by the issuing agency. The IRS will not accept unauthorized documents even when they comply with the list they’ve provided to the ITIN tax number  applicants.

IRS accepts the following list of ‘certified ITIN tax number documents’:

• Passport (in case of passport, no need to attach any other supporting document)
• National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date)
• Visa
• S. driver’s license
• Foreign driver’s license
• S. state I.D card
• Foreign voter’s registration card
• S. military identification card
• Foreign military identification card
• S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
• Medical records (dependents only – under 6)
• School records (dependents only – under 14, under 18 if a student)
• Civil birth certificate (required for dependents under 18 years of age)

Another option is an online ITIN tax number application which is again a simple procedure. Visit a website that handles the online ITIN tax number application process such as http://www.itin-gov.us/ and follow the procedure mentioned on the site. You can start by reading the instructions and collecting the set of documents. Once you’re done with the initial step, you can fill out the form.

Last but not the least; you can get an ITIN tax number by the assistance of a professional, known as CAA (Certified Acceptance Agent). This is the easiest of all methods. These agents are certified by the IRS and are highly cautious about their work. There are currently many companies dealing in CAAs and the fee they charge is minimal. Their job is to brief you regarding the terms and conditions, give you a list of documents, help you fill out the ITIN tax number  form, proofread your federal tax return and finally, certify your documents.

If you’re busy and you cannot spend too much time and energy on this nine digit number, then you should definitely seek a CAA agency. You don’t have to stand in a line at the issuing office to get your ITIN tax number documents certified because your agent will already do that for you.  It makes sense as these agents are authorized by the IRS and this makes them eligible to verify your proof of identity and give a green signal to the IRS. Once the IRS gets the signal, it will start processing your ITIN tax number  application.

Usually it takes 5 to 6 weeks before an ITIN tax number is issued but meanwhile you can always call their toll-free helpline and inquire about the application’s status. Although CAA is qualified enough to answer all your questions, if you need further assistance, a meeting can also be arranged at the IRS office.

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