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To obtain an ITIN, you must complete IRS Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
The Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual. You may either mail the documentation, along with the Form W-7, to the address shown in the Form W-7 Instructions, present it at IRS walk-in offices, or process your application through an Acceptance Agent authorized by the IRS.
The IRS provides the following instructions on how to an apply for an ITIN:
How do I apply for an ITIN?
Use the latest revision of Form W-7, Application
for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to
apply. Attach a valid federal income tax return, unless you qualify for an
exception, and include your original proof of identity or copies certified by
issuing agency and foreign status documents.
Because you are filing your tax return as an attachment to your ITIN
application, you should not mail your return to the address listed in the Form
1040, 1040A or 1040EZ instructions. Instead, send your return, Form W-7 and
proof of identity and foreign status documents to:
Internal Revenue Service
Austin Service Center
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342
You may also apply using the services of an IRS-authorized Acceptance
Agent or visit some key IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in lieu of
mailing your information to the IRS in Austin. Taxpayer Assistance Centers
(TACs) in the United States provide in-person help with ITIN applications
on an appointment basis only. The IRS's ITIN Unit in Austin issues all numbers
through the mail.
For additional information about ITINs, please see the following IRS topic:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/general-itin-information
Hello,
I'm also in the same situation. What reason did you select in the form W7 to get the ITIN? It's really confusing.
Thanks
The reason you are requesting an ITIN on Form W-7 is for income tax purposes (since you are including it with your tax return).
Choose option E, 'spouse of US Citizen/Resident Alien' if applying for an ITIN for a spouse.
Here's more info on Form W-7, as well as an IRS Link.
Hello MarilynG1,
For a F2 dependent who has been in the US for 5+ years, thus a resident for tax purposes, should the reason for applying for an ITIN be "option C: U.S. resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. federal tax return" or "option E: Spouse of U.S. citizen/resident alien"? We are filing a joint tax return.
Thank you!
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