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Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

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A quick definition of Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN):

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a special nine-digit number that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gives to people who cannot get a Social Security number (SSN). This includes foreign nationals and undocumented immigrants. The ITIN helps these people pay their federal taxes. However, having an ITIN does not give a person immigration status or let them work in the U.S. An ITIN can also be used to open a bank account or get a mortgage. To get an ITIN, a person must fill out a form and show proof of identity and residency. The ITIN will expire if the person does not file taxes for three years, but it can be renewed.

A more thorough explanation:

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number (SSN). This includes foreign nationals and undocumented immigrants who need to pay federal taxes. However, an ITIN does not provide a person with immigration status, work authorization, or eligibility for social security benefits.

For example, if a nonresident alien is required to file a U.S. tax return, they can apply for an ITIN to fulfill their tax obligations.

To apply for an ITIN, a person must meet three requirements:

  • Not eligible to obtain an SSN
  • Required to furnish a federal tax identification number or file a federal tax return
  • Belong to one of the eligible groups, such as nonresident aliens, U.S. resident aliens, or dependents/spouses of U.S. citizens/resident aliens

To apply for an ITIN, a person must fill out and submit a Form W-7 along with their federal income tax return, proof of identity, foreign nationality status, and residency. They can apply by mail, in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, or with the help of an Acceptance Agent or Certified Acceptance Agent authorized by the IRS.

An ITIN will expire if its holder does not file a tax return for three consecutive years. However, it can be renewed by submitting a renewal application to the IRS.

Overall, an ITIN is a way for individuals who are not eligible for an SSN to fulfill their federal tax obligations.

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9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
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usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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