North Carolina, Raleigh- If you are an undocumented immigrant and have paid your taxes with the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and now manage to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN), you have the possibility of making the change while preserving your tax contribution history.
The process of converting from ITIN to Social Security Number is essential to ensure that your contributions to the tax system (IRS) are appropriately taken into account when applying for benefits such as retirement or Medicare.
ITIN and Social Security Number: What's the difference?
The ITIN is a Individual Taxpayer Identification Number issued by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is designed so that people who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number, such as nonimmigrant resident aliens or those who are undocumented, can meet their tax obligations.
The ITIN number is issued regardless of immigration status. For this reason, many undocumented people use it to file their taxes. He ITIN Number It is also used by those who do not have an SSN as a way to build a credit history in the US.
Unlike the ITIN, the Social Security Number is used to track the income and social security benefits of citizens and permanent residents in the United States. In this context, immigrants who obtain their Green Card or work permit they can request it.
By changing your ITIN to a Social Security Number (SSN) you can preserve your record with the IRS.
News about the ITIN
Why is it important to transfer your tax history from ITIN to SSN?
Social Security retirement benefits are based on earnings over your working life. Transferring your ITIN history to the SSN ensures that all the income you have earned is taken into account for an eventual retirement.
The same goes for Medicare and social benefits. By transferring your history to your social security number, you also ensure that your contributions are considered for all social security programs.
How to transfer your ITIN history to your Social Security Number?
The process to replace your ITIN with an SSN is very simple and can be done by phone or in person.
To transfer your ITIN history to your Social Security Number, follow these steps:
1.Gather the necessary documents
You will need to have your ITIN number and your new Social Security number on hand.
2.Call the IRS and request assistance in Spanish
The IRS is the Internal Revenue Service. This is the body in charge of carrying out this procedure.
To contact by phone call: 1844-545-5640. Then choose the option 2 to obtain care in Spanish. Operators will be ready to guide you through the process of transferring your ITIN history to your Social Security Number.
If you prefer, you can make an appointment in person
Instead of completing the process over the phone, you can also request an appointment in person at an IRS office near your home. For that you must enter the website Taxpayer Assistance Center Office Locator. By entering your address, city, state or zip code you will find the offices that correspond to you to complete the process in person.
Going from your ITIN history to the SSN may take up to 30 business days.
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