We can help you get an ITIN for filing taxes, claiming benefits, and more. JVS Tax Services is a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) authorized by the IRS to help with ITIN applications and renewals. Visit our office for personalized assistance.
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If you're working and earning money in the United States but don't qualify for a Social Security Number, you'll need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). You can apply for an ITIN for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents.
File your taxes and claim tax benefits for qualifying dependents.
Get a refund of income tax withholding from the IRS, if you qualify.
Open a bank account or apply for a mortgage loan, if you qualify.
An expired ITIN could delay your tax refund and make you ineligible for tax credits. JVS Tax Services is a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) authorized by the IRS. We can guide you through the renewal process and help ensure your documents are properly submitted.
Who needs to renew?
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
You need an ITIN if you are required to file a U.S. tax return or are eligible for certain tax benefits, but you don't have and are not eligible to get a Social Security Number. This includes non-resident aliens who are required to file a U.S. tax return, U.S. resident aliens filing a U.S. tax return, and dependents or spouses of U.S. citizens or resident aliens.
In addition to filing taxes, an ITIN can be used to open a bank account, apply for a mortgage loan, and establish credit history. Some financial institutions may accept an ITIN as a form of identification.
You'll need to provide original documents or certified copies from the issuing agency to prove your identity and foreign status. Acceptable documents include a passport, national ID card, U.S. driver's license, U.S. state ID card, foreign driver's license, civil birth certificate, or other documents as specified by the IRS. As a Certified Acceptance Agent, we can help verify your documents and submit your application.
You should apply for an ITIN when you are ready to file your U.S. tax return, as you'll need to include your ITIN application (Form W-7) with your tax return. However, you can also apply for an ITIN at any time during the year if you need it for other purposes, such as opening a bank account.
Typically, the IRS processes ITIN applications within 7 weeks after receiving a complete application. However, processing times can vary, especially during peak tax season. If you apply through a Certified Acceptance Agent like JVS Tax Services, we can help ensure your application is complete and properly submitted, which may help avoid delays.
As a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), JVS Tax Services can verify your original documents on-site and submit your ITIN application to the IRS. This means you don't need to mail your original documents to the IRS, and we can help ensure your application is complete and accurate. Simply schedule an appointment at our office.
An expired ITIN can delay your tax refund and make you ineligible for certain tax credits. If your ITIN has expired and you use it on a tax return, the IRS will process the return but may disallow exemptions and/or credits claimed on the return, which could result in a smaller refund or a balance due.
To renew an ITIN, you'll need to complete Form W-7 and submit it along with required documentation. As a Certified Acceptance Agent, we can help you complete the renewal application, verify your documents, and submit everything to the IRS. You don't need to mail original documents when using a CAA.
ITIN renewal processing typically takes about 7 weeks after the IRS receives a complete application. However, processing times may be longer during peak tax season. We recommend renewing your ITIN well before you need to file your tax return to avoid delays.
ITIN Services: ITIN application and renewal services are available at participating JVS Tax Services locations. Services may vary by location. Please contact us to confirm availability at your preferred office.
Documentation Requirements: Original documents or certified copies from the issuing agency are required for ITIN applications. As a Certified Acceptance Agent, we can verify documents on-site, so you don't need to mail originals to the IRS.
Processing Times: ITIN processing typically takes about 7 weeks after the IRS receives a complete application. Processing times may vary and may be longer during peak tax season.
Dependent Qualifications: To claim a dependent on your tax return, the dependent must meet certain IRS requirements. We can help you determine if someone qualifies as your dependent for tax purposes.
Certified Acceptance Agent: JVS Tax Services is authorized by the IRS as a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) to assist with ITIN applications and renewals. This means we can verify your documents and submit your application without you needing to mail original documents to the IRS.