What is an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?
The ITIN is a nine-digit number starting with 9 that is used by individuals who do not have a Social Security Number to file an income tax return. It is an identification number for income tax purposes, and for those purposes only. -The ITIN will not authorize you to work in the U.S., it will not change your immigration status, it will not make you eligible for Social Security benefits and it will not make you eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. -ITINs were formerly printed on cards, but the new ITINS, starting in December, 2004, mailed to the applicant in a letter, so that they cannot be mistaken for an identification card. Who needs an ITIN? If you are required to file a federal income tax return because of significant income during the tax year or if you want to file a federal income tax return to claim a refund, you must have either a SSN or an ITIN. You can only apply for an ITIN if you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN). Your spouse and dependents must also have ei
