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ITIN Application Help
Need an ITIN to file taxes? We help you understand IRS Form W-7, gather your documents, and file your return with it.
What we help with
What an ITIN is
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number from the IRS for people who need a U.S. taxpayer ID but cannot get a Social Security number (IRS).
Form W-7 help
We help you prepare Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
Tax return included
In most cases the W-7 is filed with your federal tax return, and we can prepare that return (IRS).
Renewals
Expired ITINs must be renewed with a W-7 before they are used on a federal return (IRS).
What to know in Texas
- People who must file a U.S. tax return or are listed on one, such as a spouse or dependent, but are not eligible for a Social Security number (IRS).
- You will need original or certified copies of documents that prove identity and foreign status, such as a passport (IRS).
- An ITIN expires if it is not used on a federal tax return for 3 consecutive years (IRS).
- Ways to apply: by mail to the IRS in Austin, or in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, a VITA site with ITIN services, or an IRS Acceptance Agent or Certifying Acceptance Agent (IRS).
Common questions
What is the difference between an Acceptance Agent and a Certifying Acceptance Agent?
Both are approved by the IRS. A Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) can also authenticate most original documents so you can keep them. A regular Acceptance Agent cannot authenticate documents (IRS).
Do I have to mail my original passport?
If you apply by mail, you send originals or certified copies, which the IRS returns. Applying in person at a Taxpayer Assistance Center or with a CAA lets you keep most originals (IRS).
How long does it take?
The IRS says to allow about 7 weeks, or 9 to 11 weeks during tax season (January 15 to April 30) or if you apply from overseas (IRS).
Does an ITIN expire?
Yes, if it is not used on a federal return for 3 consecutive years. Renew it with Form W-7 before using it on a return (IRS).
Is there a free option?
Yes. IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers and some VITA sites offer free ITIN help, though appointments can take weeks (IRS).
How AVYRO helps
- Call us to book a time that works for you.
- We tell you exactly what to bring.
- We meet at our Tomball office and take care of it.
Sources: IRS: How to apply for an ITIN · IRS: Form W-7 · IRS: How to renew an ITIN · IRS: Topic 857
AVYRO is not the IRS. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice, and IRS rules can change; check the IRS sources above. Free ITIN help is available from IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers and some VITA sites. Never send original documents through this website.
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