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 · ITIN · Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Get your U.S. ITIN — remotely and without the risk

For nonresidents, expats, and foreign nationals. We file through an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) — your original passport stays with you.

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 · What is an ITIN

A taxpayer ID for people who can't get an SSN

An ITIN is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) solely for federal tax purposes. It's assigned to foreign nationals and others who must provide a U.S. taxpayer ID on a tax return but aren't eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). It resembles an SSN but serves a single function — identifying you to the IRS.

 · Who needs an ITIN

You need an ITIN if

You have a U.S. tax obligation but aren't eligible for an SSN.

Nonresident with U.S. income

You must file a U.S. return, or you're filing to reclaim tax that was withheld.

Resident by presence

You became a tax resident under the substantial presence test and must file a return.

Spouse or dependent

You're listed on a U.S. return to claim an allowable tax benefit.

Student, professor, or researcher

A foreign national required to file with the IRS while studying or working in the U.S.

Treaty benefit

You're claiming a reduced withholding rate under an income tax treaty.

U.S. business owner

A foreign owner or partner of a U.S. company with a filing or withholding obligation.

attension

What an ITIN does NOT give you

  • Doesn't confer or affect immigration status
  • Doesn't grant the right to work in the U.S.
  • Doesn't make you eligible for Social Security benefits
  • Doesn't qualify you for the Earned Income Credit
  • Isn't issued just to open an account, run e-commerce, or start a business — a federal tax purpose is required

 · How to get an ITIN

The process, step by step

You submit an application and show that you have a federal tax purpose.

01

Form W-7 application

We complete the ITIN application. Each applicant, including family members, needs a separate form.
02

Tax purpose.

We attach the federal return (Form 1040 or 1040-NR) — or the grounds for an exception to the filing requirement.
03

Documents

We confirm identity and foreign status. Originals or issuing-agency certified copies are accepted; the IRS doesn't accept notarized copies. A passport proves both identity and status on its own.
04

Filing with the IRS.

The application is filed by mail, in person at a Taxpayer Assistance Center, or through an IRS-authorized agent — a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA).
05

Getting your number

Processing takes about 7 weeks (up to 9–11 in peak season or from abroad). The IRS sends a CP565 notice with your assigned ITIN.
The key risk of filing by mail: you must send the IRS your original passport or a costly certified copy and wait up to 60 days for its return. Filing through a CAA removes this problem.

 · Filing through a CAA

What our agent does

Zhanna Kelley-Osika

Zhanna Kelley-Osika

Certifying Acceptance Agent

Our CPA and IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) for ITIN applications. It's an official status the IRS grants to vetted, trained professionals, authorizing them to guide clients through getting an ITIN.
Completes and reviews Form W-7 to eliminate the errors that get applications rejected
Authenticates your documents (including your passport) and returns them immediately — your passport never goes to the IRS
Attaches the Certificate of Accuracy (Form W-7 COA) as an IRS agent
Submits the package to the IRS and manages the case through to issuance
Works directly with the IRS to resolve any questions on the application
Receives copies of IRS notices and can prepare your tax return if needed
A legal limit: for dependents, the agent may authenticate only the passport and civil birth certificate; other dependent documents and foreign military IDs are sent to the IRS.

 · Pricing

How much getting an ITIN costs

A transparent, all-inclusive price — no hidden service fees.

ITIN through a CAA

$500

All-Inclusive · For Nonresidents & Foreign Nationals

  • ITIN eligibility and tax-purpose review
  • Form W-7 preparation (applicant and family members)
  • Document authentication by an IRS agent (CAA) — passport stays with you
  • Certificate of Accuracy (Form W-7 COA)
  • Filing with the IRS and support through to issuance
  • Handling IRS notices on your case

Note.

  • Preparing a federal tax return, if it's required as your tax purpose, is billed separately.
  • Renewing an expired ITIN is a separate service.
  • The final price may vary depending on your tax residency and documents.

 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ITIN

Do I have to send my original passport to the IRS?
No. Our agent (CAA) authenticates your passport and returns it immediately — the Certificate of Accuracy goes to the IRS, not your original. This is the key advantage of filing through a certified agent.
How long does getting an ITIN take?
About 7 weeks on average from submission. During peak tax season (January 15 – April 30) or when filing from abroad, up to 9–11 weeks. The IRS notifies you of the result by CP565 letter.
Does an ITIN grant work rights or immigration status?
No. An ITIN is issued for federal tax purposes only. It doesn't grant the right to work, doesn't confer or change immigration status, and doesn't make you eligible for Social Security or the Earned Income Credit.
Can I get an ITIN just to open an account or a business?
No. An ITIN isn't issued solely to open a bank account, run e-commerce, or start a business — it requires a genuine federal tax purpose (usually filing a return).
Does an ITIN need to be renewed?
Yes. If the number isn't used on a federal return for three consecutive years, it expires on December 31 of the third year. Renewal is done by filing Form W-7 again with your return.

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