A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. It is issued either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA whereas all other TINs are issued by the IRS.
Who should get an ITIN?
Individuals that don’t have a Social Security Number, that are not eligible to obtain one, and that have a requirement to furnish a federal tax identification number or file a federal tax return. Most commonly, this would be in situations if the person is a: Nonresident alien who is required to file a US tax return.
How long does it take to get an ITIN?
Outside of peak processing times (between January and April), it should take up to six weeks for an applicant to receive their ITIN. However, because most ITIN applications must be filed with tax returns, they are typically filed during peak processing times. As a result, it can take 8 to 10 weeks to receive an ITIN.
Can you work legally with ITIN?
An ITIN does not provide legal immigration status and cannot be used to prove legal presence in the United States. An ITIN does not provide work authorization and cannot be used to prove work authorization on an I-9 form.
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