Apply for an ITIN (W-7)

Request an individual taxpayer identification number for federal tax purposes.

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We are not a government agency. We help you understand and prepare. Submit Form W-7 to the IRS: mail it with your federal tax return and identity documents to the IRS ITIN Operation, apply through an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), or make an appointment at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).

Where this is filed

Submit Form W-7 to the IRS: mail it with your federal tax return and identity documents to the IRS ITIN Operation, apply through an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), or make an appointment at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).

What happens next

The IRS reviews the application and decides. If approved, the IRS mails a letter with your ITIN; if something is missing, it sends a notice asking for more.

Forms in this procedure

W-7 — Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ↗ · Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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