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<article id="post-667" class="post-667 page type-page status-publish hentry"> <header class="entry-header"> <h1 class="page-title uw-mini-bar">Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)</h1> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="uw-outer-row row-1 default-background has_text_block uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column one-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block uw-drop-shadow"> <p>An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued to nonresident aliens (NRA) by the Internal Revenue Service. <span class="TextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">ITINs are a nine-digit number in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">the format</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">(9XX-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">X</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">X-XXXX), begin</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">ning</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0"> with a “9”</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">.</span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">ITINs with middle digits (the fourth and fifth positions) “70,” </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">through</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">“88” have expired.</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">ITINs with middle digits “90,” “91,” “92,” “94,” “95,” “96,” “97,” “98,” or “99,” IF assigned before 2013, have expired.</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">If your ITIN was not included on a U.S. federal tax return at least once for tax years 2020, 2021, and 2022, your ITIN </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">have </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">expir</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0">d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19805281 BCX0"> on December 31, 2023.</span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="uw-outer-row row-2 default-background has_accordion_panel has_text_block uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column wide-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-accordion_panel" data-page-element="accordion_panel" > <div class="uw-accordion"> <p class="show-for-sr">This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.</p> <div class="uw-accordion-controls"> <button class="uw-button-unstyle uw-accordion-expand-all" aria-label="Expand all panels" aria-pressed="false">Expand all</button><button class="uw-button-unstyle uw-accordion-collapse-all" aria-label="Collapse all panels" aria-pressed="true" disabled>Collapse all</button> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> What is an ITIN used for? </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p>ITINs are for federal tax reporting only, and are not intended to serve any other purpose. IRS issues ITINs to help individuals comply with the U.S. tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments for those not eligible for Social Security Numbers (SSNs).</p> <p>An ITIN does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security benefits or the Earned Income Tax Credit.</p> <p>Individuals must have a filing requirement and file a valid federal income tax return to receive an ITIN.</p> <p>See <a href="http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/General-ITIN-Information"><strong>General ITIN Information</strong></a></p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> Who needs an ITIN? </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p>ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have a U.S. filing or reporting requirement under the Internal Revenue Code.</p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0">IRS issues </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW187118356 BCX0">ITINs</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0"> to individuals who </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0">are required to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0"> have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0">have, and</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0"> are not eligible to obtain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187118356 BCX0"> a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).</span></p> <p>Other examples of individuals who need ITINs include:</p> <ul> <li>A nonresident alien required to file a U.S. tax return</li> <li>A U.S. resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return</li> <li>A dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien</li> <li>A dependent or spouse of a nonresident alien visa holder</li> </ul> <p>If you are being put on the UW’s payroll please ask your school’s divisional payroll coordinator for your taxpayer identification requirements.</p> <p>If you already have obtained or applied for either an SSN or ITIN then you are not eligible for the other as both are U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number and a person is only allowed to have one of these numbers, never both.</p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> How do I know if I need an ITIN? </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p>If you do not have a SSN and are not eligible to obtain a SSN, but you have a requirement to furnish a federal tax identification number or file a federal income tax return, you must apply for an ITIN.</p> <p>If you have an application for a SSN pending, do not file Form W-7. Complete Form W-7 only if the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies you that a SSN cannot be issued.</p> <p>To obtain a SSN, see Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. To get Form SS-5 or to find out if you are eligible to obtain a SSN, go to <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/"><strong>Social Security Administration</strong></a> or contact a SSA office. By law, an alien individual cannot have both an ITIN and a SSN.</p> <p>IRS processes returns showing SSNs or ITINs in the blanks where tax forms request SSNs. IRS no longer accepts, and will not process, forms showing “SSA205c,” “applied for,” “NRA,” blanks, etc.</p> <p>You can also reference the chart on this page to see which letter you need.</p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> Are ITINs valid for identification? </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p>No. ITINs are for federal tax reporting only, and are not intended to serve any other purpose.</p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> How do I apply for an ITIN? </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p><strong>Applying through the Local Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office Directly:</strong></p> <p>You can apply for the ITIN at local Internal Revenue Service Office. See <a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1"><strong>IRS Office Locator</strong></a> for more information.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">To apply for an ITIN letter from ISS, submit the <a href="https://terradotta.wisc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.AngApply&Program_ID=10043">ITIN Letter Request</a> in Terra Dotta.</span></span></p> <p>Applying through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office via mail:</p> <p>Use the latest revision of Form W-7, <a href="http://www.irs.gov/file_source/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf"><strong>Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number</strong></a> to apply. Attach a valid federal income tax return, unless you qualify for an exception, and include your original proof of identity or copies certified by issuing agency and foreign status documents.</p> <p>Because you are filing your tax return as an attachment to your ITIN application, you should not mail your return to the address listed in the Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ instructions. Instead, send your return, Form W-7 and proof of identity and foreign status documents to:</p> <p>Internal Revenue Service<br /> Austin Service Center<br /> ITIN Operation<br /> P.O. Box 149342<br /> Austin, TX 78714-9342</p> <p>You may also apply using the services of an IRS-authorized <a href="http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Acceptance-Agent-Program"><strong>Acceptance Agent</strong></a> or visit some key <strong>IRS </strong><a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/TAC-Locations-Where-In-Person-Document-Verification-is-Provided"><strong>Taxpayer Assistance Center</strong></a> in lieu of mailing your information to the IRS in Austin. Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) in the United States provide in-person help with ITIN applications on a walk-in or appointment basis. Applicants outside the United States should contact U.S. Tax Attachés in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, or Paris. The IRS’s ITIN Unit in Austin issues all numbers through the mail.</p> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">Applying by mail</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">You can apply for the ITIN through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office by mail:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Use the latest revision of Form W-7, </span><a href="http://www.irs.gov/file_source/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf"><b><span data-contrast="none">Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> to apply. Attach a valid federal income tax return, unless you qualify for an exception, and include your original proof of identity or copies certified by issuing agency and foreign status documents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Because you are filing your tax return as an attachment to your ITIN application, you should not mail your return to the address listed in the Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ instructions. Instead, send your return, Form W-7 and proof of identity and foreign status documents to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">Internal Revenue Service</span></b><br /> <b><span data-contrast="none">Austin Service Center</span></b><br /> <b><span data-contrast="none">ITIN Operation</span></b><br /> <b><span data-contrast="none">P.O. Box 149342</span></b><br /> <b><span data-contrast="none">Austin, TX 78714-9342</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559731":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">Other Options for Applying for the ITIN:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">You may also apply using the services of an IRS-authorized </span><a href="http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Acceptance-Agent-Program"><b><span data-contrast="none">Acceptance Agent</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> or visit some key </span><b><span data-contrast="none">IRS </span></b><a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/TAC-Locations-Where-In-Person-Document-Verification-is-Provided"><b><span data-contrast="none">Taxpayer Assistance Center</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> in lieu of mailing your information to the IRS in Austin. Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) in the United States provide in-person help with ITIN applications on a walk-in or appointment basis. Applicants outside the United States should contact U.S. Tax Attachés in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, or Paris. The IRS’s ITIN Unit in Austin issues all numbers through the mail.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uw-column narrow-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-16758 aligncenter" src="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-1.38.42 PM-300x254.png" alt="Flow chart indicating what type of letter is needed based on your status. 1. J-1 on-campus employment needs an on-campus employment letter 2. F-1 on campus employment needs a SSN letter 3. 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