We Can Help You Get an ITIN

If you don't have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) but are required to file a U.S. tax return, here's what you need to know about how we can — and can't — help.

Common Problems We See with ITIN Applications
Many people come to us after running into trouble with their ITIN application. In most cases, the IRS has asked for more documents or information because the application was filed incorrectly or incompletely. This often happens when applicants first use unqualified or unreliable services that take no responsibility for their work — leaving the applicant to deal with delays, complications, and repeated IRS rejection notices.

Our fee is $200 - to get started, please email us the following:
Please fill out our Tax Form related to the tax return available at the bottom of our website and attach it to your email - details here: Tax Preparation Services for Individuals.
- copy of your passport
- your home address in the (native) country that issued your passport
- your date of entry into the USA
- your visa type or immigration status upon entry.

When we can help
If you need to file a tax return (for example, because you earned taxable income) but don't yet have an ITIN, we can prepare and file your personal tax return and help you obtain an ITIN as part of that process.

Below are common situations where obtaining an ITIN may become necessary:
🔸When a person must file a U.S. tax return but is not eligible for an SSN
🔸When someone earns income from U.S. sources (such as freelance work, investments, or rental income)
🔸When a person is listed as a dependent or spouse on a U.S. tax return
🔸When claiming tax treaty benefits to avoid double taxation
🔸When someone has U.S. tax obligations and wishes to comply with them properly
🔸When opening a U.S. bank account or using financial services that require a tax identification number
🔸When involved in a U.S. company or business partnership
🔸When receiving certain U.S. payments, such as royalties or dividends
🔸When claiming a tax refund or tax credits that require an ITIN.

Who Can Use an ITIN and For What Purpose?
The following individuals may need to use an ITIN (examples include, but are not limited to):
🔸A foreign national who is not eligible for a Social Security Number but has a U.S. federal tax filing obligation (for example, they earned taxable income in the United States)
🔸A dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen or resident who has a U.S. federal tax filing obligation
🔸A nonresident foreign national who is the dependent or spouse of someone holding a work visa and who has U.S. tax filing obligations.

If your residency status in the United States falls into one of the above categories, you will need an ITIN to report income and file tax returns. There are also many other life situations in which an ITIN may be necessary, and all of them are related to taxation.
Please note: An ITIN does not allow you to work legally in the United States and does not make you eligible for Social Security benefits.

When we can't help
We're unable to help you get an ITIN if your only reason for needing one is to start a new job or because your employer has asked for it. This could give the wrong impression that our office assists people in taking up employment without the proper legal authorization or immigration status. To protect both you and our office, we avoid any situations that could be misunderstood or misrepresented in that way.

What Is an ITIN Tax Identification Number?
The U.S. government may use the ITIN only for tax purposes. Other U.S. agencies, such as USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), cannot use it. The IRS and the U.S. government simply want to ensure that anyone earning income complies with the same income tax rules and pays taxes accordingly.

There are two types of individual tax identification numbers in the United States and both follow the same format: 000-00-0000.:
- SSN (Social Security Number)
- ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)

(i) Social Security Number (SSN)
The first type is the Social Security Number (SSN), which is available to:
U.S. citizens,
residents (green card holders),
and individuals with work authorization.

(ii) Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
The second type is the ITIN. ITIN stands for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. It is issued by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and can easily be identified because it always begins with the number “9.”

The ITIN program began around 1996. It was created so that individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) could still fulfill their U.S. tax obligations by filing tax returns and paying taxes in compliance with U.S. tax laws.