When it comes to the IRS and filing tax forms, a Social Security number isn’t the only way Uncle Sam can identify a taxpayer. Another identifier – known as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ...

Washington (December 22, 2003) -- The Internal Revenue Service has made major changes to the way it issues Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to make sure they’re used for their intended ...

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The report, publicly released Thursday by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, found that the IRS is doing a better job of identifying questionable ITIN applications. TIGTA followed ...

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS for individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number. Many lenders and credit card issuers ...

Nonresidents who receive stipends from a scholarship or fellowship must apply for an ITIN, if they do not have or are not eligible to obtain a SSN (see Social Security Administration website for ...

The IRS has posted special instructions for certifying acceptance agents (CAAs) to use in certifying identification documents for 2011 tax year filers who are filing on extension—returns that are due ...

Individual taxpayer identification numbers, or ITINs, are used to differentiate and identify taxpayers who aren't eligible for a Social Security number. If you use an ITIN, take a moment to verify ...

If you live in the U.S. and do not have — and are not allowed to obtain — a Social Security number, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to file your state and federal income ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to taxpayers with an expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to submit renewal applications. Failing to renew an ITIN by the ...

A group of Senate Democrats is urging the Internal Revenue Service to extend the filing deadline for people with individual taxpayer identification numbers who have been affected by the massive ...