ITIN applications and renewals done right the first time - and confident, multilingual representation when the IRS sends a notice. Not sure if you even qualify? Use our free eligibility checker below to find out in about a minute, then let us handle the paperwork so you never face the IRS alone.
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a nine-digit tax-processing number issued by the IRS to people who have a U.S. tax filing or reporting obligation but are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). It always begins with the digit 9. An ITIN is used purely for federal tax purposes - it does not authorize work in the U.S., does not provide Social Security benefits and does not change your immigration status.
People most often need an ITIN to file a U.S. tax return, to be claimed as a spouse or dependent, to claim a tax treaty benefit, or because a bank, broker, or other payer is required to report income and withholding under their taxpayer number. If that sounds like your situation - or you're simply unsure - the checker below will point you to the right answer.
Answer a few quick questions and this tool will tell you whether you can apply for an ITIN - and, if so, the exact documents you'll need to gather. It's a private, guided self-check (nothing is submitted or stored), not legal advice; we always confirm the details before filing.
Every ITIN application (Form W-7) must prove two things: your identity and your foreign status. A valid passport is the only single document that proves both on its own; without one, you'll provide a combination of two documents from the list below (at least one with a photograph and at least one establishing foreign status).
As a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) firm, we can verify your passport and key identity documents in person or over secure video, certify them for the IRS and submit your W-7 package for you - so your original documents never leave your hands.
The IRS generally processes a complete W-7 package in about 7 weeks - allow 9 to 11 weeks during peak filing season (mid-January through April) or if you apply from overseas. Filing early and error-free is the single best way to avoid delays.
Yes. An ITIN expires if it isn't used on a federal tax return at least once in three consecutive years. If yours has lapsed, you'll need to renew it - the checker above will tell you.
No. An ITIN is strictly a tax-processing number. It does not grant work authorization, does not make you eligible for Social Security benefits or the Earned Income Tax Credit and has no bearing on your immigration status.
Yes - that's exactly what a Certifying Acceptance Agent is for. We verify and certify your documents so you don't have to mail irreplaceable originals to the IRS.
Clarify your situation, identify key documents, and arrive better prepared for a professional conversation.
Send us the details - in English or Arabic - and we'll tell you exactly what's needed and handle it from there.
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