What is an ITIN Number & How To Apply Form W-7

Form W-7 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ITIN application operation eligibility for US residents and non-residents

Anyone required by the United States of America to file a 1040 tax return to the IRS but does not have an SSN can obtain an ITIN through the form W-7 application operation process. Getting a Tax ID allows you to apply for mortgages and file taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

This is achieved as a US or non-resident living in another country.

Using a specialist to obtain an ITIN and prepare 1040 tax returns is always a cost, but the benefits outweigh the cost of getting it wrong. This is especially the case in the United States (U.S.). We will ensure your ITIN application is correct before sending the W-7 form to the IRS postal address. You must understand the IRS instructions before submitting the documents to them.

Completing the W-7 to obtain an Individual Tax Identification Numbers from the IRS

Anyone looking to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for U.S. tax purposes to file 1040 tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must complete an ITIN form w-7. The W-7 form may also be used for ITIN number renewals if the ITIN expiration date has been reached.

An ITIN will reach its expiration date if it has not been used to file a 1040 tax return to the IRS within three tax years. Do not worry; you can use the ITIN form w-7 to renew the expiration number.

It is possible to complete the W-7 ITIN form yourself and send it to the below address with the documentation outlined above. The issue is whether the form has been done correctly. Any errors will result in unnecessary delays that may impact your travel plans or tax return submissions.

Internal Revenue Service

ITIN Operation

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, TX 78714-9342

By private delivery services. If you use a personal delivery service, submit your Form W-7, your tax return (if applicable) or other documents required by an exception, and the documentation described under Supporting Documentation Requirements earlier to:

Internal Revenue Service

ITIN Operation

Mail Stop 6090-AUSC

3651 S. Interregional, Hwy 35

Austin, TX 78741-0000

These details may also be found on the W 7 instructions by the Internal revenue Service.

You must use the correct postal address. Sending the forms to a different address will result in delays or, worse, a lost W-7 form.

Please note that it can take between 6 and 12 weeks to process and receive your ITIN number, provided the forms are completed correctly. The ITIN operation procedure is complex and will lead to delays if mistakes are made.

Let me stress that the cost of errors in competing for the forms is significant in terms of time and cost of rectification. One of them is posting the form to the incorrect address (I hope we have now over-emphasised this point).

Tax ID numbers for your Expat tax return

We can help British people moving or investing in the United States complete their 1040 tax returns to the IRS. Obtaining an ITIN number through Optimise Accountants will be the first step to ensure that you file a 1040 tax return to the IRS that may be examined carefully by our international expat tax experts.

We will review the U.K. tax returns you submit to HMRC alongside the 1040 tax return submitted to the IRS to ensure tax efficiency across the Atlantic.

Can i hire someone with an ITIN number?

As an employer, you may be asking, “can i hire someone with an ITIN number? The answer is yes you can.  An employee with an ITIN number has a tax ID for payroll purposes.

When inputting W-2 information, the SSN should be entered as shown on the Form W-2 issued by the employer. It is now possible to e-file a return with an ITIN/SSN mismatch

ITIN FAQ