What information is needed for completing a tax return?
Social Security Numbers or individual tax identification numbers (commonly known as an ITIN) are required by the IRS for all individuals receiving any kind of payment, including scholarships for tuition, or declared as an eligible dependent on a tax return. Social Security numbers are required for all individuals receiving a working wage while in the U.S. A Social Security Number is issued through a Social Security office. A passport, immigration documents, and a letter from Washington University’s Office of International Students and Scholars stating that the individual is eligible for on-campus employment are required in order for a nonresident alien to obtain a Social Security Number. Contact International Student Services office for assistance. A Social Security Number is used on all tax returns filed with the IRS. If you receive a Social Security Number after receiving an ITIN, always use the Social Security Number. An ITIN is issued to an individual who is not eligible for a Soci
