U.S. Tax Planning

ITIN Update

Reviewed by Derren Joseph Published August 10, 2017 1 min read

Graphic showing "What Is an ITIN & How Do I Get One?" and a sample ITIN card.

What is an ITIN? Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, established in 1996, nine digit number beginning with 9.

Slide titled "What an ITIN is Not" with three bullet points.

ITIN Eligibility: Who Needs an ITIN? List of eligibility criteria.

Slide titled ITIN Expiration - Non-Use, detailing PATH Act mandates for ITIN expiration.

Slide titled ITIN Expiration - Prior to 2013, detailing PATH Act mandates and IRS implementation.

ITIN Renewals - 2017 slide listing ITINs expiring in 2017 and 2016.

ITIN Renewal Notifications list including CP-48/CP-748 Notice details.

Slide titled Processing Tax Returns With Expired ITINs, detailing IRS processing rules.

Slide title: Family renewal option remains available. Bullet points about ITIN renewal.

How to renew an ITIN: Complete Form W-7, submit documentation, no tax return needed, attach notice CP 48 or CP 748.

Certified Acceptance Agents CAA list of duties including document certification and W-7 attachments.

Slide titled Processing time for ITINs with bullet points about application timelines and IRS notification.

Text listing IRS phone numbers for ITIN application status inquiries.

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