ITIN to SSN update

Under normal circumstances, this type of request can be expected to take 8-12 weeks and you could track it by calling the IRS service center.  Currently, the IRS call centers are closed and staffing levels are drastically reduced so you can expect processing time to be increased dramatically - however, exactly how long it may take is not known. 

Unfortunately, at this time there is not a good way to track the status of this request.  However, I would not have expected an update or even an acknowledgment within two weeks under even the best of circumstances. 

Thanks @SusanY1 ,

i have filed 2019 tax returns jointly with my wife using my ssn and wifes itin. And our joint income is eligible for simulas check. But since i had used itin in the filing. I am presently not be eligible. 

question, once my wifes  ITIN rescind is complete, will we be eligible for similus check?

Appreciate your time! Thank you!

I have a similar question!

I've filed a tax last year using my SSN and my wife's ITIN.

Both of us are permanent residents meaning that my wife has her SSN.

If I send a letter to IRS now to rescind her ITIN (April 2020), would we become eligible to receive the stimulus check?

As a couple, we earn less than $150k per year.

Thank you ahead of time! 

As both you and your spouse have a Social Security number, you are eligible for the stimulus payment. 

The real question is when you will receive it. If you filed your 2019 tax return with a Social Security number for both of you, you should receive it this year. If not, you may receive it next year.

The stimulus payment is an advance payment on a tax credit on the 2020 federal return. If you are unable to get it this year, you would receive it on your tax return next year. 

@visionsk

Thanks @DeanM15 , I have submitted  ITIN rescind to SSN request. however in current situation it may take a while for that to complete.

if I don't get stimulus payment this year and when I file return next year (2020), will they check the gross income eligibility using 2020 return or 2019?

Hello,

I'm yet to file my 2019 tax return. Till 2018 tax return i used to file my tax with my SSN and wife ITIN - Married filing jointly. My wife got her SSN recently and I've sent a letter last week to IRS to rescind her ITIN and update SSN in her records.

Since IRS hasn't acknowledged the rescind letter, so I'd like to know should I file 2019 tax return with her SSN or ITIN? Will my returns be impacted because IRS didn't acknowledge yet.

Any help would be really appreciated!!!

Thanks

Use the SSN. Per the IRS:

Once you receive a SSN, you must use that number for tax purposes and discontinue using your ITIN.  It is improper to use both the ITIN and the SSN assigned to the same person to file tax returns.  It is your responsibility to notify the IRS so we can combine all of your tax records under one identification number.  If you do not notify the IRS when you are assigned a SSN, you may not receive credit for all wages paid and taxes withheld which could reduce the amount of any refund due.  You can visit a local IRS office or write a letter explaining that you have now been assigned a SSN and want your tax records combined.  Include your complete name, mailing address, and ITIN along with a copy of your social security card and a copy of the CP 565, Notice of ITIN Assignment, if available.  The IRS will void the ITIN and associate all prior tax information filed under the ITIN with the SSN.  Send your letter to: 

 Internal Revenue Service 
     Austin, TX 73301-0057 

Thank you for your reply VictoriaD75,

As the deadline for the tax return is extended till Jul 2020, Shall i wait until IRS updates my wife SSN in their records and acknowledge me or shall I go ahead and file my tax return with both our SSN's

Hi,

I am in same situation. We file with the "Married Filing Jointly" status. My spouse got her SSN in Sept. 2019 and we have sent letter to IRS in May 2020 to update SSN and rescind her ITIN. Will IRS send a confirmation letter saying that ITIN has been removed/revoked ? Should we wait for this confirmation letter, then eFile the 2019 tax return ? OR should we go ahead and use her SSN in the 2019 Tax return details and enter her last year's AGI as Zero, when Turbo Tax asks last year's AGI value during the "eFile Tax Return" step ? I had tried to eFile with her actual AGI value from last year's return but the tax return was rejected with error IND-032-04.

Hi,

I have been filing my taxes jointly with my wife since 2011. She was on ITIN but received her SSN on 12/29/2017. She had not been working until 2019.

We jointly filed taxes in 2018 with ITIN but have filed in 2019 and 2020 using her SSN only. We unfortunately didnt send a note to IRS for rescinding her ITIN and discovered that error recently. While we write a letter to IRS, is there anything else we will need to do?

Best Regards,

Somair

My situation is similar to yours where i got same Error code after e file. Did you use ITIN OR SSN in 2019 Tax return to avoid the error code ? Did you use SSN for your spouse with AGI value as Zero ?

I was on same boat, I mailed to IRS but didn’t get any response after completing 2 months but today I called to IRS and they have taken my request over the call. But still question, will I get check now after updating my wife SSN? 

Thanks!! 

Probably not.  The IRS has indicated that anyone who was initially found ineligible for the early payment of the Economic Impact Payment would need to file for the credit in 2021 when complete the  2020 tax return.  

However, they've not been specific about guidance in this situation so there is a possibility that it could happen, though not a very strong one.  

@Tyadav1101

Hi @Tyadav1101 ,

please let me know the process to reach IRS ITIN department to take the ITIN rescind request over call or enquire about existing rescind request status.. I tried reaching IRS many times with no luck.

were they able to complete your ITIN rescind request?

Thansk,

Ranjit

Once you qualify and obtain a SSN, you are required to notify the IRS of the change and discontinue using the ITIN. Once notified, the IRS will combine your tax records and begin using your SSN. Because the IRS automatically combines all of your tax records, you do not have to file an amended return to change the ITIN to a SSN. The IRS will automatically make the change to your tax return once it receives your request.

Write a letter to the IRS requesting that your ITIN be combined with your new SSN. Include your name, ITIN, Social Security number and mailing address.

Make a copy of your Social Security card.

Make a copy of your CP565 notice, which is the Notice of ITIN Assignment you received from the IRS when assigned your ITIN.

Attach the copies of your Social Security card and the CP565 form to the back of the letter.

Sign and date the letter. Mail all three documents to: Internal Revenue Service Austin, TX 73301-0057

Do you get your returns back? 

I did that on March 27th still no response from them. Any way to follow up?

I had also send letter to IRS to discontinue ITIN and update with SSN .

But i din't find CP565, so i send my latest tax return where my ITIN was there with my spouse return as ITIN proof. Will it work?

Also i need to apply for PTIN, what would be the process since registering for PTIN give me 3 option 

1) apply with SSN :- I have SSN but my previous return are with ITIN

2) "Without SSN" :- only if you do not have a Social Security Number and you reside outside of the United States

    Which i am not ? also i have SSN

3) ""With SSN – No Recent Tax Return" if you file your tax returns with the Departamento de Hacienda (Puerto Rico) instead of with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service."

This option is also not for me 

Please assist me with above 2 queries 

1) can i provide the 2019 tax return as proof for CP565? if not what could replace CP565

2) How to apply PTIN

Hi, 

Could you let me know did you sent original ITIN or copy of ITIN to IRS?

Also, can i send it through FedEx tracking  (given that SSN in it) or is that mandatory it should be regular USPS Mail only to send to IRS?

thanks

Its copy of ITIN and sent via USPS

I am in similar situation. My wife got SSN in 2017. We didn’t know that we have to inform IRS to rescind the ITIN and move all income to SSN. On 2018 and 2019 return I see her ITIN is listed.

I remembered I used the SSN while filing but now we can see its ITIN on returns( can’t confirm if my mistake or it is overriden by IRS with ITIN)

We sent a letter to IRS last week to rescind the ITIN and use SSN. As we got SSN in 2017 so once IRS will update the SSN on IT returns will she be eligible for stimulus  while filing 2020 returns

@Mohit2002in 

The IRS will not recind the ITIN it will combine (marry)  the tax records with the SS#  and if you miss either advance credit stimulus checks this year due to this situation then you will be able to apply for them on the 2020 return you will file in just 3 months. 

Thanks for the info.

Just to confirm that in this situation my wife will also be eligible for stimulus check on 2020 returns

The stimulus was being handed out in 2019 in advance however it really is a 2020 credit so when you file the 2020 return you will get the credit if you qualify.