Applying for an ITIN

[paradise1 0]

hi,

what are the documents needed to apply for an ITIN.

i have applied for deferred action bt i dont think i'll be getting an SS by the end of this year.

SO all my documents have expired, can i still apply for an ITIN and how.

Thank you very much.

[37shells 5]

hi,

what are the documents needed to apply for an ITIN.

i have applied for deferred action bt i dont think i'll be getting an SS by the end of this year.

SO all my documents have expired, can i still apply for an ITIN and how.

Thank you very much.

You used to be able to just apply for one, but I think now you have to file a tax return and apply for it at the same time. The instructions and forms are on their website www.irs.gov

[Reyan 56]

How do I apply for an ITIN?

Use the latest revision of Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to apply. Attach a valid federal income tax return, unless you qualify for an exception, and include your original, notarized, or certified proof of identity and foreign status documents.

Because you are filing your tax return as an attachment to your ITIN application, you should not mail your return to the address listed in the Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ instructions. Instead, send your return, Form W-7 and proof of identity and foreign status documents to:

Internal Revenue Service

Austin Service Center

ITIN Operation

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, TX 78714-9342

You may also apply using the services of an IRS-authorized Acceptance Agent or visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in lieu of mailing your information to the IRS in Austin. Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) in the United States provide in-person help with ITIN applications on a walk-in or appointment basis. Applicants outside the United States should contact an overseas IRS office to find out if that office accepts Form W-7 applications. The IRS's ITIN Unit in Austin issues all numbers by mail.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/General-ITIN-Information

[paradise1 0]

( proof of identity and foreign status documents) you mean passport, and visa. is it ok if they are expired

[Reyan 56]

You should read the instruction on the ITIN (W7):

Proving your "foreign status" or “identity.” If you submit an original valid passport (or a notarized or certified copy of a valid passport), you do not need to submit any other documents to prove your “foreign status” or “identity.” Otherwise, you must submit at least two of the documents listed in the chart below. The documents must be current*, verify your identity (that is, contain your name), and support your claim of foreign status. If you submit copies of documents that display information on both sides, copies of both the front and back must be attached to the Form W-7. At least one document must contain your photograph, but a photograph is not required if documents are submitted for a dependent under age 14 (under age 18 if a student). Do not attach expired documents

Note:

Copies of a passport must include the U.S. visa pages if a visa is required for your Form W-7 application.

*Current documents are:

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Civil birth certificates—since civil birth certificates do not contain an expiration date, they are considered current at all times.

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Passports and national identification cards—these documents will be considered current only if their expiration date has not passed prior to the date the Form W-7 is submitted.

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School and medical records—these documents are valid for dependents under the age of 14 (under age 18 if a student) and are considered current only if the date shown on the document is not more than 1 year prior to the date the Form W-7 is submitted.

http://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw7/ch01.html#d0e226