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From PUB 4012: Creating an ITIN in Taxslayer

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After the ITIN application is done:

• The return CANNOT be efiled
• Staple the ITIN application (W-7) to the top of the return 
• If there is more than one W-7, stagger them on top of hte return
• The client's documents that prove identity and foregin status need to be verified. If the client did not have their taxes done at a site with a CAA (Certified Accepting Agent) then here are their options:

1. Mail the tax return along with "original" or "copies certified by the originating agency" to the IRS for review. They will be mailed back. **This method worries me--what if they get lost in the mail--and for some their passport is their only form of ID and they cant be without it.  Mail it to:  Internal Revenue Service ITIN Operation P.O. Box 149342 Austin, TX 78714-9342
2. Go to a local IRS office (if there is one) and have them verify the documents there. I wouuld call first to make sure they can do that at your local office--most all of them require appointments as well. To schedule an appointment, taxpayers can call 844.545.5640.
3. Go to a local CAA (Certified Accepting Agent) who will probably charge a fee.

**VITA/TCE Partners are encourage to become CAA as there is a need for this--the application process is streamlined for us.

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Client has family in Mexico or Canada and is wanting to know how they can get ITINs for their kids/spouse, etc?  Here is a little information to consider. 

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Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens--I wonder about this every year (because I forget) so I waste time searching for it, here I can store the page for future reference:  To learn about Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens, Click Here