This article, “ITIN for Non-US Citizen,” addresses non-US citizens and non-US residents (“foreigners”) who have formed an LLC in the U.S. and now must file taxes with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

You should apply for an ITIN– when you have a U.S. tax filing or international reporting obligation.

You apply for your ITIN by submitting Form W-7 with your proof of foreign status in the U.S., proof of identity, and federal income tax return to the U.S.

As a foreigner who has formed an LLC in the U.S., you should consult an accountant to determine whether you owe U.S. taxes.

Most people who start an LLC in the U.S. will often have a federal tax filing obligation in the U.S.

You’ll find accountants who work with foreigners on the Acceptance Agent Program page on the IRS site.

Click on the state where you formed an LLC and call a couple of accountants.

You can leverage our methodology while making calls and see which accountant best suits you and your business model. Likewise, the accountants recorded in the Acceptance Agent Program will assist you with the application for ITIN for non-US citizens.

What is an ITIN?

ITIN is an Internal Revenue Service abbreviation for a U.S. Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

ITINs are issued to non-resident aliens (“alien” is the legal term for foreigners), given the IRS does not get involved with immigration.

In other words, an ITIN is a unique number allocated to people who need to file income tax in the United States but do not qualify for a Social Security Number (SSN).

As a rule, all legitimate U.S. residents must have a Social Security Number (SSN) issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSNs are used to identify U.S. taxpayers and their tax returns.

ITINs are assigned to people who do not have a Social Security Number (SSN) or are not eligible to get one. Instead of using an SSN, the ITIN for non-US citizens will be used to file taxes with the IRS.

U.S. Tax ID number for non-citizens

Nonetheless, since aliens (and some residents) may not legitimately get an SSN given that U.S. law requires tax distinguishing proof for all federal tax returns, the IRS issues ITINs for all other people mandated to pay taxes.

Likewise, dependents and spouses of ITIN holders must apply for their numbers.

In contrast to an SSN, an ITIN does not authorize work in the United States and cannot be used as proof of identification.

The ITIN doesn’t provide access to Earned Income Tax Credits or Social Security benefits. It is a number allotted to process federal taxes—nothing more, nothing less.

Therefore, the IRS does not give a card with an ITIN number as the SSA does with a Social Security Number.

If you need to know whether you have a U.S. tax filing obligation, consult an accountant. Taxes are more complicated for non-US citizens.

No Individual taxpayer can have both an SSN and an ITIN; citizens can only have an ITIN or an SSN.

The Purpose of ITIN

For non-US citizens, an ITIN is ONLY for U.S. taxes. You can only use an ITIN for its primary purpose, which is either to file a U.S. income tax return or submit data to the IRS.

As such, an ITIN doesn’t give you the privilege to:

Access Social Security benefits
Work in the U.S.
Access the Earned Income Tax Credit
Acquire legal status in the U.S.

“Work” in the U.S., what does that even mean?

The term “work” is often confusing, especially for foreigners who form an LLC in the U.S.

However, as defined by law, “work” means a representative or an employee recruited for compensation, pay, tax, or payment to perform work for an “employer.”

Try not to confound “work” with “working on,” as in “working on the business.” Being the proprietor of an LLC does not mean you are working in the U.S.

Indeed, you own your LLC, and yes, you get stuff done for your LLC; however, this does not imply that you are working for your LLC (as a worker).

The U.S. federal government attempts to deter individuals from gaining certain immigration and employment rights virtually by forming an LLC in the U.S. Getting approval to work in the U.S. is undeniably more problematic.

Also, it’s beyond the scope of this informative guide. It would help if you worked with an immigration notary for employment eligibility matters.

ITIN application

The IRS provides direct access to legitimate ITINs on a simple, one-page Form W-7 Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

The W-7 form instructs applicants only to request an ITIN if they have an SSN.

The instructions remind the applicants that “acquiring an ITIN neither changes the immigration status nor their right to work in the United States.”

Candidates for an ITIN

On the W-7 form, applicants need to identify themselves as one of these:

Non-US citizen alien filing a U.S. federal tax return
Non-US citizen aliens must get an ITIN to guarantee a tax claim treaty benefit.
U.S. resident alien (grounded on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. federal tax return
Non-US citizen alien teacher, student, or professional claiming exception or filing a U.S. federal tax return
Spouse/dependent of a non-US citizen holding a U.S. visa
The Spouse of a U.S. resident/resident alien
Dependent of U.S. resident/resident alien

For foreigners who do not fit the bill for a Social Security Number (SSN) and are obligated to file federal tax returns, they’ll need to apply for an ITIN from the IRS,

You need not bother with an ITIN if no one else would claim you a dependent on their Federal tax returns. You’re not obliged to file a Federal tax return or if you have an SSN.

Note: Any ITIN not used at least once in three years will consequently lapse. The IRS allows you to acquire another ITIN afresh by filing a new W-7.

Yourself vs. IRS Acceptance Agent

Although it’s possible that you can apply for an ITIN yourself, it’s prudent to seek support.

The IRS explicitly investigates your ITIN Application, U.S. tax return, identity verification, and foreign status.

The implication is that your ITIN application stands rejected if you commit any error.

Thus, while you can apply for an ITIN, we suggest getting support from an IRS Acceptance Agent (accountant) who has practical experience helping foreigners.

Another way to help your passport is to employ an IRS Acceptance Agent (accountant). If you do not certify your passport, you must send the IRS your original passport.

That can prove particularly upsetting should you have to travel soon or you’re en route to the U.S.

Still, instead of employing an accountant, they can certify your passport and send it in with your ITIN Application rather than using your original passport.

How do I get an ITIN?

How would you get an ITIN? You ‘dd pose. Well, save for you meet the set criteria and certain exemptions, to apply for an ITIN, you should have a U.S. tax filing obligation and file a federal income tax return.

Your ITIN application ought to incorporate the following items:

U.S. Federal income tax return
Form W-7 (“Application for IRS ITIN”)
Proof of identity
Proof of foreign status

Presently, the IRS will acknowledge 13 documents as confirmation of identity and proof of foreign status, so using your passport is the most straightforward and most typical choice. Consider these items as follows.

Differences: ITIN, SSN, EIN

What is the distinction between an ITIN, SSN, and EIN?

An SSN is an abbreviated Social Security Number.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues the number to recognize a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Temporary Non-immigrant Worker. Only some people are qualified to acquire an SSN.

An ITIN is an acronym for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The number is utilized by those who need to be qualified for an SSN and have a U.S. tax filing or informational reporting prerequisite.

An EIN represents the Employer Identification Number. Although “Employer” is in the name, it’s not a must for workers to get and utilize the EIN. The IRS gives an EIN to organizations for tax filing obligations. Likewise, you will use an EIN to open a business bank account after forming an LLC in the U.S.

The resource Understanding IRS Taxpayer ID Numbers provides comprehensive insight on the subject. It will surely be worth your while. Check it out for more in-depth data.

If you get an SSN

Later, either through immigration status or employment, let’s say you become qualified for an SSN. At that point, apply for one, but to get the approval, you have to:

Quit using the ITIN; you can’t have both an ITIN and SSN
Please send a letter to the IRS and request that they consolidate or merge your tax records

When you need to send a letter to the IRS, as much as you can send the letter yourself, it’s still a smart move to reach out to your IRS Acceptance Agent for help.

The letter you to the IRS needs ought to incorporate the following elements:

Date
Full name
Postal info
ITIN
SSN
Telephone number
Copy of your social security number
Copy of the CP-565B or CP-565A “Notice of ITIN Assignment”)

At the top part of the form, you can list all the data, and then at that point beneath the data, you can compose as follows:

“I have been allocated a Social Security Number (SSN) and might want my tax records consolidated.

You can reach me at the number listed if you have any inquiries. Much obliged to you.”

Mail the inquiries to the IRS at the accompanying address:

Internal Revenue Service

Austin, Texas 73301-0057

NB: This mailing address does not include a street address. That is right. A street address is not required. The IRS has its mailing zip codes in Austin, Texas.

At that point, the IRS will utilize your new SSN and enter it into all your previous records, and then they will drop your ITIN.

Confirmation Letter:

In 30-60 days, you will get an affirmation letter via the post office to communicate about the changes. Starting now and into the foreseeable future, you will only use your SSN and will not, at this point, be permitted to use your ITIN.

The IRS will drop the ITIN and link all your previous tax details filed under the ITIN with the new SSN.

Avoid Concurrent applications for an ITIN & an SSN.

Try not to apply for an ITIN if you have already applied for an SSN. U.S. law states that a foreigner can’t have an ITIN or SSN.

Provided you are qualified for an SSN and have presented an application for an SSN but have yet to get feedback, you can skip applying for an ITIN. Your application for an ITIN will be dismissed should you use it.

Read Also:

The U.S. federal income tax return

It would be best if you considered hiring an accountant whose qualified expertise in U.S. taxes for foreigners accelerates the process of acquiring an ITIN for non-US citizens.

Completing Return W-7 (Application for ITIN)

You can easily mess up Form W-7, leading the IRS to reject your ITIN Application. That be the case, you should work with an accountant specifically from among the ones you’ll find recorded as IRS Acceptance Agents,

But still, check out the links below for general info on what records are on Form W-7.

The IRS guidelines for Form W-7 click:

To download the IRS Return W-7 here:

Application Type (Check one box):

Check off the first box if the application is for a new ITIN.

Why you submit Form W-7:

Read through the boxes (a-h) and select why you apply for an ITIN. Select the box that best clarifies your reason when more than one applies. In this section, you’ll have to choose only one box.

If the box” or box” is checked, and there’s a tax treaty benefit to claim, you may choose box at that point.” On the right, you should enter the Treaty Country and the Treaty Article Number. You should check with About Publication 901 and Publication 901 for further details on U.S. tax treaties.
If either box” or” “is checked, you should enter your Spouse or dependent’s full name and their SSN or ITIN at that point.
If the box” or” “is checked, you should attach a copy of your visa at that point. Exemption: If you enter the U.S. from Canada, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the Turks, or Bermuda and the Caicos Islands, you are exempt from attaching a copy of your visa.
But the box” checked; at that point, you should indicate the reason behind requesting the ITIN. NB: “Renewing an ITIN,” ITIN renewal,” or other comparative reasons are invalid. If you renew an ITIN, you should list why you got it.

Name

1a.) Similarly, enter your legal name; it shows up on your proof of identity documents.

1b.)Do enter something in #1b if the name you entered in #1a differs from your legal name at birth. Otherwise, leave #1b blank.

Applicant’s Mailing Address

2.) Enter the complete mailing address of where you reside. The IRS will use the address to send your ITIN Approval Letter and, if necessary, return any original documents.

The mailing address in question is either within (inside) or without (outside) the U.S. territory.

Foreign (non-U.S.) Address

3.) When you enter a U.S. address in #2, at that point, enter the foreign (non-U.S.) address in the country where you usually or permanently reside.

But when the address in #3 is the same as the address you indicated in #2, at that point, enter” “SAM” on both lines in #3.

However, should you make a permanent move to the U.S.? If you do not have a foreign address, enter the country of your last residence.

NB: To claim a benefit provided for under an income tax treaty with the U.S., the country indicated on line #3 must correspond to the income tax treaty country.

Birth Information

4.) Enter the date of birth, country, city, state, or even province if relevant.

5.) Next, select whether you were born a male or female.

In the U.S., the country uses month/day/year instead of day/month/year to communicate a date. Suppose you were born on May 30th, 1996 that would enter as 05/30/1996. Likewise, make a point to use two digits. For instance, May was entered as”0″ and not,” and the 30th day was entered as”3″.

Other Details

6a.) Enter the full name of the country where you reside. Try not to abbreviate or curtail the nation’s name. If you have citizenship in two nations-dual citizenship, at that point, enter the two nations with a” “in-between the nation’s names.

6b.) If you have a tax I.D. number in the country where you reside, enter that here. But if you do not have a tax I.D. number from your country, you can leave 6b blank at that point.

6c.) If you have a U.S. non-immigrant visa, enter that data here. Kindly refer to the instructions on Form W-7 for how to enter these particulars.

6d.) Select the type of documentation you used to reveal your identity and enter those particulars in the 6d section.

6e.) Indicate whether you have or otherwise previously gotten an ITIN or an IRSN (Internal Revenue Service Number) from the IRS.

6f.) If you chose” “Ye” in #6a, at that point, you should complete part 6f. But if you chose” “N” in #6a, you will leave 6f blank.

6g.) If you chose box” in the “Reason you’re submitting Form W-” part, at this juncture, you should enter the relevant university, college, or organization. Likewise, you should enter the state and city and the span of your stay.

Sign Here

Assuming you are making an application for the ITIN, your name is in #1. You should sign the form, enter the date, and provide your telephone number. You can leave the Delegate row blank.

If the ITIN applicant is dependent, kindly refer to the Form W-7 guidelines to sign this section.

AcceptanceAgent’ ss Use ONLY.

If you are recruiting an Acceptance Agent (which we suggest doing) to help with your ITIN application and U.S. tax return, the agent will enter their details in this segment and sign the form. You ought not to complete this part.

Duplicate Form W-7 before submission to the IRS

It’s best practice to make a copy of your Form W-7 alongside all supporting documentation before presenting the IRS paperwork. Keep the copy with your business records.

Filing in person

Rather than mail your ITIN Application to the Texas address below, you can file your application in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).

With the following link, you’ll discover a rundown of IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers here:

But because of an appointment with these centers, it’s only proper that you call in beforehand.

However, you should hire an accountant’s service of s (who is an IRS Acceptance Agent) because the scope of an accountant transcends your ITIN Application, including setting up your U.S. federal income tax return.

ITIN Mailing Address

Please do not mail your ITIN Application to the address recorded in the Form 1040, Return 1040A, or Form 1040EZ guidelines.

Instead, mail your ITIN Application that is Form W-7, U.S. federal income tax return, and proof of identity and foreign status documents to:

Internal Revenue Service

ITIN Operation

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, Texas 78714-9342

Proof of identity and foreign status files

You should submit documentation attesting to your identity and foreign status in the U.S. with your Form W-7 and U.S. federal income tax return.

I have already alluded to this above. There are 13 documents that the IRS will recognize as proof.

A few documents include a visa, national I.D. card, U.S. driver’s license, foreign driver’s license, and passport.

The link below will take you to the IRS site, where you can find the full rundown of acknowledged documentation.

Click Here.

While at it, you should check under “What documents are acceptable as proof of identity and foreign status?”

Unlike the rest of the documents that merely serve one of these purposes, your passport is the only documentation used to attest your identity, just as proof of foreign status.

Kindly refer to the IRS guidelines for Form W-7 and check under the “Supporting Documentation Requirement” (see #3) to ascertain which documents get utilized for which purpose.

Passport is the most widely recognized: Using your foreign passport will fill your identity verification and foreign status proof. Passport was the easiest to use and most typical of choice.

The IRS needs either a certified copy of your passport or your original passport.

Again, it’s best to liaise with an IRS Acceptance Agent accountant, who can help you obtain a certified copy of your passport.

If you hand in your original passport, you could wait multiple weeks before you can get it back; as such, depositing a certified copy of your passport is way better.

Qualify under an Exemption to the federal tax filing requirement.

The vast majority applying for an ITIN can do as such, filing their U.S. federal income tax return.

However, if you meet one of the IRS Exemptions, you can apply for the ITIN whenever you want, and you do not need to incorporate a U.S. tax return alongside your ITIN application.

The rulebooks regarding the Exemptions are fairly confounded, so we unequivocally suggest working with an accountant (an IRS Acceptance Agent) to decide whether you meet any of the Exemptions.

Use the following to discover the Exemptions in the Form W-7 guidelines

ITIN for Non-US Citizen: ITIN Approval Letter

As referenced above, you will get a letter via the IRS post office concerning your ITIN Application decision.

Should your ITIN Application get an affirmation, you will get a CP-565A notification. All the same, you may likewise get different notifications from the IRS, and they include:

CP-566: We Got Your Application for an ITIN

Suppose your ITIN Application is sent as incomplete or missing documentation.

In that case, you will get a CP-566 notification, which is the IRS asking for additional data to handle your ITIN Application.

We likewise prescribe employing an IRS Acceptance Agent to ensure you refile your ITIN Application correctly.

Letter 5872: Return of Supporting Documentation

The IRS sends this letter to inform you that they are returning the original documents, such as your identification or proof of identity, assuming you had sent original passports rather than certified copies.

CP-565A: We Assigned You an ITIN

When your ITIN Application is affirmed, you will receive a CP-565A notification, otherwise known as the “Notice of ITIN Assignment.”

Note: If you lose CP-565A, the IRS will use CP-565 B to send a copy of the ITIN approval letter.

CP-567: We Rejected Your Application for an ITIN

If your ITIN Application is rejected, you will receive a CP-567 notification clarifying why it was dismissed.

The letter includes a telephone number to call the IRS for more details. It’s most probable that you committed an error in the ITIN Application.

We suggest recruiting an IRS Acceptance Agent for your next ITIN application.

Duration for ITIN approval process

Suppose you send your ITIN Application between January 1st and April 30th; it will take 9 to 12 weeks for your ITIN to get approved.

You can make your ITIN Application between May 1st and December 31st. It will take seven weeks to about two months for your ITIN to be endorsed.

If you are still waiting for a letter from the IRS in those spans, you can contact the IRS to ascertain the status of your ITIN Application.

If you are in the U.S., you can reach the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
You can reach the IRS at 1-267-941-1000.

NB: If you call from outside the U.S., the U.S. code to call the U.S. is either” 00 ” or “+1.”

Form 1040-ES, Form 1040-ES (N.R.), or Form 4868

You do not have to list an ITIN on the following forms:

Form 1040-ES (“Estimated Tax Payment”)

Form 4868 “Extension of Tim””)

Form 1040-ES (N.R.) “U.S. Estimated Tax for Non-resident Alien Individual”)

Also, do not file Form W-7 with the above documentation. Whenever the above forms request an ITIN or an SSN, enter” “ITIN to be requested.”

ITIN Renewal

The IRS sends renewal letters called the CP-48 notification to individuals with lapsing ITINs, so if you’re on an expiring ITIN, you should now have gotten this notification.

To renew an ITIN, you will resubmit Form W-7 with the necessary documents and check “Renew an Existing ITI” at the top right of the form.

As of 2018 to date, there are two explanations behind why an ITIN may expire:

1. Let’s say your ITIN was not used on a U.S. federal tax return for at least one year in the tax years 2016, 2017, or 2018. At that point, your ITIN lapsed on December 31st, 2019.

2. Equally, if your ITIN has middle digits of 20, 21, 22, or 30, for instance, model XXX-20-XXXX, your ITIN similarly lapsed on December 31st of 2019.

The IRS provided a visual chart about ITIN renewal using the link below. Check out the page:

Proposal: We suggest finding an IRS Acceptance Agent (a listed accountant) to renew your ITIN, file your U.S. tax return, and deal with any informational filing obligation with the IRS.

IRS Contact Information

If you have any inquiries or questions about an ITIN application, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

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ITIN for Non-US Citizens: FAQs

Who Needs an ITIN?

The IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others with federal tax reporting or filing obligations that do not fit the SSN criteria.

Instances of people who need an ITIN include:

Non-US citizen aliens are required to file a U.S. tax return.
Non-US resident and do not meet all requirements for Social Security Number (SSN)
Dependent or Spouse of a non-U.S. citizen alien visa holder
U.S. resident alien who files a U.S. tax return
Dependent or life partner of a U.S. citizen/resident alien

What Documents Are Needed of Me?

To get your ITIN for Non-US Citizen, you’ll ordinarily need to give two sorts of documentation:

1. Recognizable proof Documentation – Typically, a legitimate passport. If you do not have valid identification, the IRS-certified Acceptance Agent will provide you a rundown of alternatives you can use instead.

1. Supporting Documentation—Subject to the drive behind your ITIN application, the Acceptances Agent will appropriately guide you on the best way to provide your supporting documentation after you fill out the ITIN for non-US citizens and they audit your application.

How Long Will It Take To Get My ITIN?

ITIN processing time changes depending on the time of the time.

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ITIN processing takes about 8 to 10 weeks once you file your ITIN application with the IRS.

The IRS takes 8 to 10 weeks to process ITIN applications

What Guarantees That I’ll Get My ITIN?

A good number of ITIN services offer a 100% money-back guarantee. Their assurance is essential: if, under any conditions, your ITIN application gets declined, the IRS-certified agents will quickly give you a full refund with no inquiries posed.

That way, the agent takes on all the danger for you—100% Risk-Free.

Must I Send My Passport Certified?

You do not need to send your passport certified to get your ITIN.

Through IRS Certified Acceptance Agents, the accountant certifies your passport for you.

Is It Necessary for Me to Send My Original Passport?

You need not send us your original passport to get your ITIN.

Rest easy for the IRS Certified Acceptance Agents because they’ll certify your passport, so you do not need to send in your original passport.

Can I use an ITIN to Open a Bank Account?

Indeed, you will readily open a bank account with your ITIN and apply it to get a credit card!

Your ITIN can enable you to:

– Open a U.S. bank account, whether both personal or business

– Open PayPal and Stripe account

– File federal tax returns

– Get a Credit card

– Apply for unemployment

For the taxes, you’ll find 2-types of TaxIDs:

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number) represents a tax I.D. number for a BUSINESS.

EIN is essential to a legally operated business in the U.S., and opening a business bank account is also necessary. The certified IRS accountants likewise assist you with getting your EIN.

1. An ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number) is a tax I.D. number for individual use if you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN).

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I believe you’ve learned how to get ITIN for non-US citizens. If you need more clarification, kindly don’t hesitate to comment below.

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