Have questions about ITINs? DiscountTax has answers

What is an ITIN?

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have U.S. tax return and payment responsibilities under the Internal Revenue Code.

Who Needs an ITIN?

The IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for SSNs. A non-resident alien individual not eligible for an SSN, who is required to file a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund of tax under the provisions of a U.S. tax treaty, needs an ITIN.

Examples of individuals who need ITINs include:

Non-resident alien filing a U.S. tax return and not eligible for an SSN

U.S. resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return and not eligible for an SSN

Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien

Dependent or spouse of a non-resident alien visa holder

Through our Internal Revenue Service-authorized Acceptance Agents, Discount Tax can facilitate the processing of ITIN applications. Discount Tax understands the necessity of ITINs and through our ITIN processing center, clients will no longer need to mail out original documentation as substantiation of their identity, chancing the possibility of losing such important documents in the mail or not receiving them back from the IRS.

Discount Tax will process the client’s tax return simultaneously with their ITIN application to ensure they are compliant and able to receive the refunds they are entitled to.