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What is the purpose of an ITIN?
What is the purpose of an ITIN?
- To change your immigration status
- To file federal taxes (correct)
- To apply for social security benefits
- To obtain a driver's license
How long does it take to get an ITIN?
How long does it take to get an ITIN?
- 10 weeks
- 7 weeks (correct)
- 3 weeks
- 1 week
Who is required to apply for an ITIN?
Who is required to apply for an ITIN?
- Nonresident aliens with an SSN
- Nonresident or resident aliens without an SSN (correct)
- US citizens
- Resident aliens with an SSN
What should you do if you have an ITIN and need to file taxes?
What should you do if you have an ITIN and need to file taxes?
When are some ITINs required to be renewed?
When are some ITINs required to be renewed?
What should you do if you receive an SSN after previously using an ITIN?
What should you do if you receive an SSN after previously using an ITIN?
Can an ITIN be used to apply for social security benefits?
Can an ITIN be used to apply for social security benefits?
What should you do if you need to combine tax records under your SSN?
What should you do if you need to combine tax records under your SSN?
What years are ITINs assigned before 2013 expired and must be renewed if needed for a tax return?
What years are ITINs assigned before 2013 expired and must be renewed if needed for a tax return?
Can an ITIN be used to change your employment status?
Can an ITIN be used to change your employment status?
What form provides more information on ITINs?
What form provides more information on ITINs?
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Study Notes
- Nonresident or resident aliens without an SSN must apply for an ITIN.
- It takes about 7 weeks to get an ITIN.
- If you have an ITIN, enter it wherever your SSN is requested on your tax return.
- Some ITINs must be renewed if not used on a federal tax return for tax years 2019-2021.
- ITINs assigned before 2013 have expired and must be renewed if needed for a tax return in 2023.
- ITINs are for tax use only and do not entitle you to social security benefits or change your employment or immigration status.
- Form W-7 and its instructions provide more information on ITINs.
- If you receive an SSN after previously using an ITIN, stop using the ITIN and use the SSN instead.
- Visit a local IRS office or write a letter to the IRS to combine tax records under your SSN.
- More details on what to include with the letter and where to mail it are available at IRS.gov/ITIN.
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