This ITIN Form is provided by the IRS as a way to collect taxes from immigrants working in the United States illegally.
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Who Needs to Complete the ITIN Form?
The ITIN Application is for an individual who needs a US tax identification number, but is not eligible for a Social Security Number. Generally, you can get a Social Security Number ("SSN") if you are a US citizen, lawful permanent resident (green-card holder), or have a valid work permit.
Most "non-resident aliens" who have a tax connection with the United States need an ITIN Number. A non-resident alien is someone who is not a US citizen or resident. A "green-card" holder is a resident. Certain other people who spend a lot of time in the US are considered residents. These people will probably want to Apply for an ITIN Number.
There are many reasons you may want to fill out the ITIN Application. Here are some:
* An individual who needs to file a US income tax return, but does not qualify for an SSN needs to get an ITIN. For example, if you invested in US rental real estate (even if through a Canadian partnership), you need to file a return annually.
* If you invested in a US business, you need to file a US tax return, even if there were losses during the year.
Spouses and dependents need ITINs so that they can be claimed on the taxpayer’s US tax return. (Of course, spouses and dependents who can get their own SSNs don’t need ITINs).
* Sometimes a non-resident alien who dies owning US property. The estate often needs to file a US estate tax return, even if there is no tax. The estate needs an Employer Identification Number ("EIN"), not an ITIN. We can also process this application.
WHO NEEDS AN INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN)?
An individual who is not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) and receives non-employee compensation such as honorarium, lecture fees, or performance fees, needs an ITIN prior to receiving payment from UC Riverside. An exception currently applies to individuals if they receive only travel expense reimbursements.
Advantages of Filing Taxes and obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN):
- You may get a cash refund on your tax returns
- You can prove that you have lived in the United States
- Filing taxes is considered “good moral character” by the USCIS
- You comply with U.S. tax laws by filing and paying taxes
- Tax returns can be requested by banks and mortgage companies when applying for a loan
- Filing taxes may help you to apply for residency in the future
- Some banks and credit card companies may let you open an account with an ITIN, instead of a Social Security Number
- You are establishing a credit history by obtaining an ITIN and filing taxes