Application an individual tax identification number
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax ID number for individuals who are required to have a U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number but who do not have one and are not eligible to get an SSN must apply for.
You may apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) by filing Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The application may take up to 8 weeks and requires that you submit certain documents, such as an official ITIN letter along with your application.
ITIN serves as your tax identification number for: • Filing your taxes • Receiving tax return from the IRS • Opening a U.S. bank account
