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    Frequent Asked Questions > Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Questions (6 entries)

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    • What is an ITIN used for?
      ITINs are for federal tax reporting only, and are not intended to serve any other purpose. An ITIN does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security ...
    • Who needs an ITIN?
      IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for SSNs. A non-resident alien individual not eligible for an SSN, ...
    • Are ITINs valid for identification?
      No. ITINs are not valid identification outside the tax system. Since ITINs are strictly for tax processing, IRS does not apply the same standards as agencies that provide genuine identity certification. ...
    • Are ITINs valid for work purposes?
      No. ITINs are for federal income tax purposes only.
    • How do I know if I need an ITIN?
      If you do not have an SSN and are not eligible to obtain an SSN, but you have a requirement to furnish a federal tax identification number or file a federal ...
    • What documents are acceptable as proof of identity and foreign status?
      IRS has streamlined the number of documents the agency will accept as proof of identity to obtain an ITIN. There are now 13 acceptable documents. An original, or a ...