{"id":421,"date":"2025-03-08T02:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T02:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxespositivos.com\/?page_id=421"},"modified":"2026-10-24T19:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T19:13:50","slug":"itin-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taxespositivos.com\/en\/itin-acquisition\/","title":{"rendered":"ITIN application"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ITIN applications and renewals \u00b7 Spanish-speaking service<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Apply for or renew your ITIN with guidance at every step<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If you need an identification number for federal tax purposes and are not eligible for a Social Security number, we help you review the requirements, prepare your application and gather the supporting documents.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our team includes an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Authentication of the documents allowed by the IRS is done by our team's CAA. When it applies to your case, this procedure lets you file the application without mailing your original passport to the IRS.<\/p>\n\t\t

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What an ITIN is<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

What is an ITIN and what is it used for?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

An ITIN is a number issued by the IRS for federal tax purposes to people who need a taxpayer identification number and are not eligible for a Social Security number.<\/p>\n\t\t

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It has a tax purpose<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

It is used to meet certain requirements of the federal tax system.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Your eligibility needs to be reviewed<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Not having a Social Security number is not enough. There must also be a tax reason that justifies the application.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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It is issued by the IRS<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Taxes Positivos helps you with the process. The IRS reviews the application and decides whether to issue the ITIN.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

An ITIN does not authorize you to work, and it does not grant or change any immigration status.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Type of application<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Is this your first application, or do you already have an ITIN?<\/h2>\n\t\t
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First application<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We review the tax reason, the requirements and the documents needed to prepare your application.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Renewal<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If you already have an ITIN, we check whether you need to renew it before using it on a federal tax return.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Application for a spouse or dependent<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We review the specific requirements and any additional documents that may apply.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Requirements are not the same for every applicant. First, we need to understand your situation.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Document authentication<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Your original passport doesn't have to travel to the IRS when we can authenticate it<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A Certifying Acceptance Agent, known as a CAA, is authorized by the IRS to authenticate certain documents that accompany an ITIN application. Our team includes an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

When your case allows this procedure, our team's CAA reviews the original document and prepares the corresponding certification, without sending that original to the IRS.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The documents a CAA can authenticate depend on the type of applicant. For dependent applications, this function is limited to the passport and the birth certificate. Other documents may need to be mailed according to the IRS instructions. The original document must be available for the required review; a photo sent by WhatsApp is not enough. The type of appointment and verification is confirmed before you book.<\/p>\n\t\t

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What the service includes<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How do we help you with your application?<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Initial review of the tax reason and the applicable requirements.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Identification of the documents you need.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Preparation of Form W-7.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Document authentication by our CAA: our team's CAA reviews and authenticates documents within the scope authorized by the IRS.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Preparation of the application package, according to the service you hire us for.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Submission of the package, when it is included in the service you hire.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Guidance on next steps and on any letters you receive from the IRS.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Tax return preparation, translations, responses to IRS requests and other additional services are included only if they are expressly listed in your quote.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Documents<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

What documents do you need?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The list depends on the reason for the application, the type of applicant and the documents available.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Identity documents<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A valid passport or other documents accepted by the IRS, as applicable.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Tax information<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The federal tax return that will accompany the application, or documents that support an applicable exception.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Previous ITIN or IRS letters<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If you are applying for a renewal or received a letter related to your application.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Additional documents for dependents<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

When applicable, additional documents may be needed, including proof of residence in the United States.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

A plain or notarized copy does not automatically replace an original or a copy certified by the issuing agency. We will review which documents are acceptable for your case.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Do not send passports, ID documents, Social Security numbers or ITINs through the public form or WhatsApp. We will tell you which channel to use and how the review will be done.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Process<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How we get your application started<\/h2>\n\t\t
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1. Tell us what you need<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Let us know whether it is a first application, a renewal or an application for a family member.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2. We review the requirements<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We identify the tax reason, the documents needed and how your appointment will take place.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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3. We prepare your application<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We complete the work you hired us for and coordinate the review of documents and the required signatures.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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4. You get guidance on next steps<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We explain what to expect after submission and what to do if you receive a letter from the IRS.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

The IRS decides whether to issue the ITIN, and processing times depend on the IRS. An application may require additional information.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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ITIN and tax return<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Do you also need to prepare your tax return?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

As a general rule, an ITIN application is filed together with a federal tax return, unless an exception applies. We review how to coordinate both services for your case.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Before we start, we will tell you whether your quote includes the ITIN application, tax preparation or both services.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Reviews<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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