iTin Services

We are authorized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help US residents and US non-residents, their spouses and dependents to apply for an individual taxpayer identification number.

What is an ITIN?

An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is a nine digit number that begins with the number 9 and has a 7 or 8 in the fourth digit (e.g. 9XX-7X-XXXX). Previously, the IRS issued cards with ITINs, but now the ITIN is send in a letter (Form 9844).

Who must apply for an ITIN?

If you earn income in the United States but you do not have or are not qualified for a Social Security Number, Premier Accounting Services can help you to apply for an ITIN and file tax returns.

Why you need an ITIN?

• It serves as your identification number for filing your federal taxes.
• It allows you to get a refund from your income withheld by the IRS, if you qualify.
• It allows you to file your taxes and claim dependents you support in the U.S., Mexico or Canada.
• With an ITIN you may be able to open a bank account.

What do you need to apply for an ITIN?

• • A complete IRS Form W-7
• • A U.S. federal income tax return
• • Your passport

or TWO of the following documents: (including at least one identification with photo and one identification from your country):

• • National identification card (Must be current, and contain name, photo, current address, date of birth and expiration date)
• • US Driver’s License
• • Civil Birth Certificate
• • Foreign Driver’s license
• • US State identification card
• • Foreign Voter’s registration card
• • US Military registration card
• • Foreign Military registration card
• • US visa (to prove ineligibility for an SSN)
• • US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
• • Medical records (for dependents under 14 years old only)
• • School records (dependents and /or students under 25 years old only).

Our Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) Services:

You can apply for an ITIN and we, as the Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), will verify your supporting documents and issue a Certificate of Accuracy (CoA). The benefit is that you do not need to go to your Consulate to stamp your Passport copy or send original documents to IRS in Austin, Texas for 1-2 months. As a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), we can verify the authenticity of your documents and submit your application. You will be without your documents for no more than 5-10 minutes. Service fees quoted are based on the assumption that we will prepare your tax return for which you will pay (as low as $190.00 per return and one ITIN application). Any additional services will be charged separately.

Applying for an ITIN for you, your spouse, and your dependents, can be completed when you prepare your tax return with us.

If you need an ITIN, please read the following before contacting us:

1. 1. We are a private Accounting firm and we are not affiliated with, nor do we represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the U.S. Government.
2. 2. ALL ITIN applicants MUST contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail to set up an appointment in advance. Walk-in are welcome out of the Tax Season.

1. 3. ITINs are issued at the discretion of the IRS. We can assist in filing a correct application, however, we do not control decisions made by the IRS.
2. 4. We must meet the ITIN applicant in person (except for dependent applicants under 18). We cannot process an application for someone whose identity we cannot verify.
3. 5. An ITIN applicant must have a tax reason for requesting the ITIN. For example, if you need to file a US tax return (1040/1040-NR), you have a tax reason for requesting an ITIN. Applying for a job, loan, credit card, housing… are NOT tax reasons and the IRS will NOT issue an ITIN in such case.

1. 6. As a Certified Acceptance Agent, we must submit your entire application. The IRS does not permit us to allow filing by third parties (i.e., self-filing, accountants, or tax preparers). If you are requesting an ITIN for your tax return, this means our Firm will file your tax return on your behalf.
2. 7. The ITIN application is not an attorney/legal service. The IRS reserves the right to audit our ITIN acceptance files at any time, and any information you give us to obtain the ITIN may be disclosed to the IRS and the US Government.

Special Note:

• The ITIN application cannot be submitted on line.
• The applicant typically receives the ITIN 4 to 6 weeks from submission.
• The ITIN is valid for five years. Taxpayers who still need an ITIN will be able to reapply at the end of the expiration period.
• The possession of an ITIN does not change the applicant’s immigration status or entitle the applicant to legal employment in the US.
• The ITIN does not take the place of a SSN or qualify the applicant for Social Security benefits.
• An ITIN holder is not eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). However, if that person becomes eligible for Social Security in the future, the earnings reported with an ITIN may be counted toward the amount he or she is eligible to receive.
• If an ITIN applicant later becomes eligible for a SSN, the ITIN may no longer be used and a SSN must be obtained for the Social Security Administration.
• The ITIN is formatted in the same manner as a SSN and is used for reporting taxes only and not intended to serve any other purpose.
• A tax return must be attached to the ITIN Application.
• Form W-7 Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Application (link to the current form on the IRS’ website).
• IRS Publication 1915 Understanding your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

To get started, call our office today at 617-764-3151 or request a free consultation through our website to find out how you can benefit from our ITIN services.