In reading the instructions for the W-7 form, it states to leave the SSN blank. i.e. don't write anything at your point #4 above. Is this new? Also, it looks like there's no need to submit the W-7 separately, right? Just include it with the returns. How does this work with the state return? The W-7 is being processed federally, so how does my state know the ITIN number if I submit my state return a the same time as the federal and W-7 (with the W-7 form copy attached)?
