Fillable Form W-7

The W-7 form is used to apply for an individual taxpayer identification number, also known as ITIN. This form is used by non-citizens who aren't eligible to receive a Social Security number.

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What is Form W-7?

 

Official Application for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Form W-7 is a tax form used to apply for an ITIN in the United States. In the U.S., only citizens and non-citizens who are authorized to work are eligible to have a Social Security Number (SSN). An SSN is used to identify an individual when filing taxes to the federal tax agency. Even non-citizens without work authorization also need to file U.S. tax returns if they have income from U.S. sources. Hence, individuals who are unqualified to obtain an SSN from the Social Security Administration (SSA) may apply for an ITIN using the legal form.

 

An ITIN is a nine-digit unique number combination issued by the IRS. Aside from Form W-7 used to get an ITIN, it is also used to renew an expiring or has already expired identification number. According to the latest update from the IRS, an ITIN that has not been included on a U.S. federal tax return at least once in the last five consecutive years will expire.

 

If you are applying for an ITIN, to validate your application, you need to submit documents that confirm your identity and foreign status together with a completed Form W-7. You may submit the following:

 
  • Photo ID card from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (Confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • Visa issued by the State Department (Confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • U.S. of foreign driver’s license (Confirms identity)
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  • U.S. military ID card (Confirms identity)
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  • Foreign military ID card (Confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • National ID card from a foreign country (Confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • Non-driver ID card issued by a U.S. state (Confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • Foreign voter registration card (Confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • Foreign birth certificate (Confirms identity; if the document is from a foreign country, it confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • Medical records for children under 6 (Confirms identity; if the document is from a foreign country, it confirms foreign status and identity)
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  • School records for children under 14 or under 18 if still a student (Confirms identity; if the document is from a foreign country, it confirms foreign status and identity)
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    Take note that you can only submit original documents and certified copies from the issuing agency. Original documents will be returned at the mailing address you have provided on your Form W-7.

     

    How to Fill Out Form W-7?

     

    Completing Form W-7 is straightforward as it only requires personal information. Make sure that all the details you will provide are accurate.

     

    Check the applicable boxes to determine if you are applying for a new ITIN or renewing an existing ITIN and the reason for submitting Form W-7.

     

    Name asks for your full legal name as it shows on your identifying documents. If applicable, provide your name at birth.

     

    Applicant’s Mailing Address asks for your complete mailing address. This address will be used by the IRS to return your documents and to send a written notification of your ITIN application status.

     

    Foreign (non-US) Address asks for your complete foreign address. This is where you permanently reside.

     

    Birth Information asks for your date and country of birth and gender.

     

    Other Information asks for information relevant to your application, including your countries of citizenship, foreign tax ID number, type of U.S. visa and its number and expiration, details of the submitted identification documents and its information, your ITIN application information, name of school or company and its location and your length of stay in the provided institution.

     

    Sign Form W-7 and provide your name, date of form completion, and contact information.

     

    Mail the completed Form W-7 and the supporting documents to:

     

    Internal Revenue Service
    ITIN Operation
    P.O. Box 149342
    Austin, TX 78714-9342

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