{"id":1924,"date":"2022-11-17T15:24:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T20:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/international-services\/identification-taxes\/tin\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T08:25:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T12:25:34","slug":"tin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/international-services\/practical-matters\/tin\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxpayer Identification Number"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Purpose of an ITIN<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To<strong> file a U.S. tax return<\/strong> or be listed as a dependent or spouse on someone else&#8217;s tax return.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To <strong>receive payment for work temporarily<\/strong> if SSN eligibility is delayed or pending (in limited cases, such as certain international students).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To <strong>comply with U.S. tax laws<\/strong>, even if the individual is not eligible to work in the U.S. or receive an SSN.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">An <strong>ITIN does not authorize employment<\/strong> in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It does <strong>not provide eligibility for Social Security benefits<\/strong> or change your immigration status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It is used <strong>solely for federal tax reporting purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">How to Apply for an ITIN<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Complete Form W-7<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Use: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form W-7, Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Attach a U.S. federal income tax return (unless you qualify for an exception).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Submit supporting documents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You must provide documents that prove your foreign status and identity (e.g., passport).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dependents must also show proof of U.S. residency (e.g., school or medical records).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Submit your application<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mail the completed Form W-7, tax return, and supporting documents to the IRS address listed in the instructions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Alternatively, apply in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center or through a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>After you apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Processing typically takes 7 weeks. The IRS will notify you of your ITIN application status by mail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Helpful Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/international-taxpayers\/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1668703102079000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1AiB7QvDXjCAw6vhkjAjji\">Individual Taxpayer Identification Number<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/how-to-apply-for-an-itin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w-7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1668703102080000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1HiYrwUcDczuOvvSOGx8fv\">How to Apply for an ITIN<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/instructions\/iw7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instructions for Form W-7<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tin\/itin\/itin-supporting-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ITIN Supporting Documents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose of an ITIN To file a U.S. tax return or be listed as a dependent or spouse on someone else&#8217;s tax return. 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