Get Federal ID, Identification Number for 2009, 2010
We will start at the beginning. What is a federal identification number? An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal revenue Service.
It is a nine digit number, always begins with the number nine, and has a seven or eight in the forth digit place value.
Who Needs an ITIN?
The Internal Revenue Service issues these numbers to people who do not have or who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number. These numbers are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have United States tax return and payment obligations to the U.S.
How do I obtain an ITIN?
You have to use Form W-7. You will need to attach your federal income tax return form and provide proof of identity. Now you are probably wondering what documents qualify for proof of identity. Well the IRS has a number of documents they will accept as proof of identity. As a matter of fact there are now thirteen different documents you can use. I will list a few here and you can go to the IRS website to find the others.
Here are some of the Proof of Identity Documents:
- National Identification card (photo, name, address, date of birth, expiration date)
- U.S. driver’s license
- Civil birth certificate (dependents under 18 years old)
- U.S. military identification card
- And others…
More Information Please
Remember to attach your federal tax return with Form W-7 and do not send it to the IRS address for Forms like 1040, 1040EZ and so on. There is a different address for the application for a federal identification number. Consult the IRS website for current address.
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