IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) for Aliens

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If you are a nonresident or resident alien and you don’t have and aren’t eligible to get an SSN, you must apply for an ITIN. It takes about 7 weeks to get an ITIN.

If you already have an ITIN, enter it wherever your SSN is requested on your tax return.

Some ITINs must be renewed. If you haven’t used your ITIN on a federal tax return at least once for tax year 2022, 2023, or 2024, it has expired and must be renewed if you need to file a federal tax return. You don’t need to renew your ITIN if you don’t need to file a federal tax return. You can find more information at IRS.gov/ITIN .

An ITIN is for tax use only. It doesn’t entitle you to social security benefits or change your employment or immigration status under U.S. law.

For more information on ITINs, including application, expiration, and renewal, see Form W-7 and its instructions.

If you receive an SSN after previously using an ITIN, stop using your ITIN. Use your SSN instead. Visit a local IRS office or write a letter to the IRS explaining that you now have an SSN and want all your tax records combined under your SSN. Details about what to include with the letter and where to mail it are at IRS.gov/ITIN .

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IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) for Aliens

Official source

If you are a nonresident or resident alien and you don’t have and aren’t eligible to get an SSN, you must apply for an ITIN. It takes about 7 weeks to get an ITIN.

If you already have an ITIN, enter it wherever your SSN is requested on your tax return.

Some ITINs must be renewed. If you haven’t used your ITIN on a federal tax return at least once for tax year 2022, 2023, or 2024, it has expired and must be renewed if you need to file a federal tax return. You don’t need to renew your ITIN if you don’t need to file a federal tax return. You can find more information at IRS.gov/ITIN .

An ITIN is for tax use only. It doesn’t entitle you to social security benefits or change your employment or immigration status under U.S. law.

For more information on ITINs, including application, expiration, and renewal, see Form W-7 and its instructions.

If you receive an SSN after previously using an ITIN, stop using your ITIN. Use your SSN instead. Visit a local IRS office or write a letter to the IRS explaining that you now have an SSN and want all your tax records combined under your SSN. Details about what to include with the letter and where to mail it are at IRS.gov/ITIN .