North Carolina, Raleigh-  El ITIN program was created in 1996 with the purpose of allowing people without a social security number (SSN) to file their tax returns.

Also, recently it has taken relevance because filing taxes with an ITIN has been accompanied, in some states, with the requirement to get a driver's license.

In addition, some banks and finance companies use ITINs to facilitate mortgages when purchasing real estate.

 When should I apply for an ITIN?

You can request your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) at any time of the year.

You must complete the Form W-7 (SP) when you are ready to file your federal income tax return.

If the tax return you attach to your Form W-7 is filed after the due date, you may owe interest and/or penalties.

Related: You can process your ITIN Number at any time of the year

How long does it take to receive the ITIN NUMBER?

You will typically receive a letter from the IRS assigning your tax identification number within seven weeks. This is as long as you qualify for an ITIN and your application is complete.

Related:  what is an itin number

ITIN card to an authorization letter? 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) changed from an ITIN card to an authorization letter.  The above to avoid possible similarities to Social Security number cards.

ITIN holders' cards will not be replaced.

Holders should continue to use previously issued numbers when required to provide an identification number for tax purposes.

What documents are acceptable as proof of identity? 

The federal agency modified the number of documents it will accept as proof of identity and foreign status in order to obtain an ITIN.

Currently, 13 documents are accepted. Each must be current and contain an expiration date.

The agency will accept documents issued for a period of 12 months, starting from the date of application. As long as such documents do not contain an expiration date.

The documents must also include your name and photograph, and corroborate your claim to foreign status.

Documents accepted to obtain the ITIN: 

1. Passport (this is the only document you can present alone) *
2. National ID card (must display photo, name, current address, date of birth and expiration date)
3. United States driver's license
4. United States State Identification
5. Voting record for your country
6. United States military identification
7. Military ID card from your country
8. visa
9. A photo identification issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (US Citizenship and Immigration Services)
10. Medical records (only for dependents – children under 6 years of age).
11. Academic records (only for dependents – minors under 14 years of age, or minors under 18 years of age if they are students).

* A passport is the only document that proves both identity and foreigner status.

What documents are acceptable as proof of identity for dependents who do not have an entry date in their passport? 

The passport is not accepted as a sole identification document for dependents if the passport does not have an entry date.

Applicants will be required to present (along with the passport) any of the following:

• United States medical records for dependents under age 6, or
• United States academic records for dependents under 18 years of age
• United States academic records for dependents age 18 or older, or
• A rental statement that includes the applicant's name and address in the United States, or
• A utility bill that includes the applicant's name and address in the United States, or
• A bank statement that includes the applicant's name and address in the United States

How to get the ITIN? 

Apply for an ITIN number in person using the services of an Certifying Processing Agent, authorized by the IRS.

For more information we recommend: 

 IRS confirms economic stimulus check for children with social security of parents with ITIN
Citizen children of parents who pay taxes with ITIN would receive a stimulus check
How will you receive your economic stimulus money?

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by Walter Gomez, Enlace Latino NC
March 25, 2021

Enlace Latino NCMarch 25, 2021 North Carolina, Raleigh - The ITIN program was created in 1996 to allow people without a Social Security Number (SSN) to file their tax returns. Also, in recent times it has gained relevance because filing taxes with an ITIN has been accompanied, in some states, with the requirement to obtain a driver's license . Additionally, some banks and finance companies use ITINs to facilitate mortgages for real estate purchases. When should I apply for an ITIN? You can apply for your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) at any time during the year. You will need to complete Form W-7 (SP) when you are ready to file your federal income tax return. If the tax return you attach to your Form W-7 (SP) is filed after the due date, you may owe interest and/or penalties. Related: You can apply for your ITIN Number at any time of the year How long does it take to receive the ITIN NUMBER? You will typically receive a letter from the IRS assigning your taxpayer identification number within seven weeks. This is as long as you meet the requirements for an ITIN and your application is complete. Related: what is an itin number ITIN card to authorization letter? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has changed from an ITIN card to an authorization letter. This is to avoid possible similarities to Social Security number cards. ITIN holders' cards will not be replaced. Holders must continue to use previously issued numbers when required to provide an identification number for tax purposes. What documents are acceptable as proof of identity? The federal agency has modified the number of documents it will accept as proof of identity and foreign status in order to obtain an ITIN. Currently, 2 documents are accepted. Each one must be current and contain an expiration date. The agency will accept documents issued during a 12-month period from the date of application. As long as such documents do not contain an expiration date. The documents must also include your name and photograph, and corroborate your claim to foreign status. Documents accepted to obtain the ITIN: Passport (this is the only document you can present alone) * National ID card (must display a photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date) United States Driver's License US State ID Voting record of your country United States Military ID Military ID card from your country Visa A photo ID issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( US) Citizenship and Immigration Services) Medical records (dependents only – children under 6 years old). Academic records (only for dependents – under 14 years of age, or under 18 years of age if they are students). * A passport is the only document that proves both identity and foreign status. What documents are acceptable as proof of identity for dependents who do not have an entry date in their passport? A passport is not accepted as the sole identification document for dependents if the passport does not have an entry date. Applicants will be required to submit (along with their passport) any of the following: United States medical records for dependents under 6 years of age, or United States academic records for dependents under 18 years of age United States academic records for dependents aged 18 or older, or A rental statement that includes the applicant's name and address in the United States, or A utility bill that includes the applicant's name and address in the United States, or A bank statement that includes the applicant's name and address in the United States How to get an ITIN? Apply for an ITIN number in person using the services of an IRS-authorized Certified Processor . For more information, we recommend: IRS confirms economic stimulus check for children with Social Security numbers of parents with ITINs Citizen children of parents who pay taxes with an ITIN would receive a stimulus check How will you receive your economic stimulus money? This article first appeared onEnlace Latino NCand is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License . PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: "https://enlacelatinonc.org/estos-son-los-pasos-para-obtener-un-itin/", urlref: window.location.href }); } }

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