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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 4:24:44 PM

How do I find the ITIN number ?

My step daughter is a US resident alien and has a green card.  How do I find her ITIN?

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:24:46 PM

The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is not on her green card. You have to apply for an ITIN.

An ITIN is for taxpayers who don't qualify for a Social Security Number (SSN). It's a 9-digit number that looks like an SSN except it always begins with the number 9.

ITINs are used exclusively for filing tax returns. They don't entitle the taxpayer to Social Security or other benefits.

To apply for an ITIN, 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 mail the W-7 and documentation to the address in the Form W-7 Instructions, present it at a local IRS office, or use an Acceptance Agent, which are colleges, financial institutions, accounting firms, etc. who are authorized by the IRS to assist applicants in obtaining ITINs. They'll review the W-7 and documentation before sending it to the IRS.

Form W-7(SP), Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos is available for Spanish speakers.

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 4:24:46 PM

The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is not on her green card. You have to apply for an ITIN.

An ITIN is for taxpayers who don't qualify for a Social Security Number (SSN). It's a 9-digit number that looks like an SSN except it always begins with the number 9.

ITINs are used exclusively for filing tax returns. They don't entitle the taxpayer to Social Security or other benefits.

To apply for an ITIN, 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 mail the W-7 and documentation to the address in the Form W-7 Instructions, present it at a local IRS office, or use an Acceptance Agent, which are colleges, financial institutions, accounting firms, etc. who are authorized by the IRS to assist applicants in obtaining ITINs. They'll review the W-7 and documentation before sending it to the IRS.

Form W-7(SP), Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos is available for Spanish speakers.

Related Information:

New Member
Aug 29, 2019 9:19:15 PM

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New Member
Apr 26, 2020 1:39:02 PM

  • How do I find my ITIN number 

Level 15
Apr 26, 2020 1:42:09 PM


@anita12 wrote:
  • How do I find my ITIN number 

Your taxpayer ID number is your Social Security number.

New Member
May 4, 2020 12:11:35 PM

How do ai find my ITIN number

Level 15
May 4, 2020 12:15:43 PM


@rouage61 wrote:

How do ai find my ITIN number


Your taxpayer ID number is your Social Security number.

Expert Alumni
Jun 30, 2020 12:57:49 PM

If you have already applied for an ITIN and cannot locate your ITIN letter, you can call the  IRS ITIN Hotline at 1-800-908-9982.

 

@UCare1933

New Member
Sep 4, 2020 2:11:59 PM

Send me ITIN number

Level 15
Sep 4, 2020 2:16:37 PM


@chandu1432 wrote:

Send me ITIN number


An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is only issued by the IRS on request if you are not eligible for a Social Security number.

Level 15
Sep 4, 2020 2:17:12 PM

@chandu1432 No one can send you your ITIN number.  No one else has access to your account, your tax returns or your information.  If you used that ITIN on a previous tax return, then look at the tax return and get your ITIN.

 

Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.

 

Account recovery

https://myturbotax.intuit.com/account-recovery/

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901535-forgot-your-turbotax-online-user-id-or-password

Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901486-how-many-turbotax-accounts-do-i-have

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901535

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901659-find-your-tax-data-file-in-mac

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900721-find-your-tax-data-file-tax-file-in-windows

 

To get a copy of your previously filed returns prepared with online TurboTax https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748-how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-a-return-i-filed-in-turbotax-online

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748-how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-a-return-i-filed-this-year-in-turbotax-online

Level 1
Dec 7, 2020 6:20:54 PM

would it be on my tax returns

Level 15
Dec 7, 2020 6:23:09 PM

@rosario1968 If you used your ITIN on a past tax return it will be on that return.  In fact the reply above your own post tells you to look there.

Level 15
Dec 7, 2020 6:23:30 PM


@rosario1968 wrote:

would it be on my tax returns


An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is only issued by the IRS on request if you are not eligible for a Social Security number.

The ITIN is entered on the tax return in the same place where a Social Security number is entered.

New Member
Jul 2, 2021 8:54:52 AM

I'm not a US citizen and I don't have Social Security Number, I got my ITN a long time ago but I don't know what the number is, how do I know what my ITN number is?

Returning Member
Oct 22, 2021 9:48:32 AM

I forgot, y it in number how can I know or were can I recover it

Level 15
Oct 22, 2021 9:54:36 AM


@Polainos wrote:

I forgot, y it in number how can I know or were can I recover it


In order to retrieve a lost ITIN (that is Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), you will need to call the IRS ITIN Hotline at 1-800-908-9982. You can answer a series of questions to verify your identity and the IRS will provide you the number.

Keep in mind, if it has been several years since the number has been used, the IRS will deactivate the ITIN and require you to resubmit the Form W-7 and required documentation (original passport) to obtain a new ITIN.

Expert Alumni
Jan 13, 2022 8:25:19 AM

You should have a letter or other information that was provided when the individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) was issued.  If you are unable to find your ITIN you can use the information below to assist you.

  • In order to retrieve a lost ITIN, you will need to call the IRS ITIN Hotline at 1-800-908-9982. You can answer a series of questions to verify your identity and the IRS should provide you the number.
  • ITIN Expiration Information

Moderator
Jan 13, 2022 12:36:49 PM

Banned user per Raph

New Member
Feb 15, 2023 11:23:15 AM

MyITIN does not show when I printed my old tax return and I need it so I can file electronically

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 16, 2023 8:40:39 AM

It should show on your printed documents. Please ensure you are printing all forms for review.

 

To print out all the worksheets, including the TurboTax worksheets used to fill in the return, there should be an option to download all forms and worksheets in the Print Center.

The general instructions are: How do I get a copy of a return I filed this year in TurboTax Online?

 

Please see this help article for assistance.

How do I get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?

 

If you lost your ITIN, you can contact the IRS for assistance.

How do I contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?