I have requested ITIN. I need to pay the taxes due on 15th April. Is it possible to pay even tough I do not have ITIN or should I wait until I have received it?

[janina-ketola-ho]

Hello!

I would have a question regarding paying my taxes. I have requested ITIN from IRS and also filed my 2023 tax return by mail to IRS to ITIN Operation, Austin Texas. Because I live abroad and do not have US citizenship, I need the ITIN for the taxes. However, the process can take up to 7 weeks  before I can acquire the ITIN number, and I need to pay the taxes due on 15th April. Is it still possible to pay even tough I do not have ITIN number or should I wait until I have received the ITIN? I do not want any penalties.

If I pay without the ITIN, what should I write to the bank transfer?

Thank you so much in advance!

[JamesG1]

You will make payment in the amount of the balance due on the IRS form 1040 that was submitted with the W-7 application.

Consider creating an IRS Online Account to allow you to view you account and make payments from your bank account or by debit/credit card

You may also follow the progress of the tax return and/or W-7 application by calling the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040 if you are in the United States or 267-941-1000 (not a toll-free number) if you are outside the United States. This service allows you to check the status of your application seven weeks after submitting Form W-7 and your tax return.