An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who need to file a U.S. tax return but don’t qualify for a Social Security Number (SSN).
There are many reasons
you might need an ITIN
Obtaining an ITIN helps eligible Canadians receive certain U.S. payments and comply with U.S. tax laws. This includes individuals:
- who need to file a U.S. tax return but are not eligible to receive a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
- who are partners in a U.S. partnership conducting business in the United States.
- who are receiving rental income from U.S. real property during the current tax year.
- who are resident aliens for U.S. tax purposes and have opened a U.S. interest bearing bank deposit account.
- who are U.S. non residents, but disposed of U.S. real property interest during the current tax year.
- who are receiving U.S. pension distributions during the current tax year.
- who have opened an interest bearing deposit account that generates income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.
- who need to file a tax return because of the time they have lived in the U.S., add a spouse or dependent on a U.S. tax return, or completing Form 8288-A or Form 8288-B withholding requirements related to the sale of U.S. property.
Let us be the liaison between you and the IRS
Our IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) can save you time and stress by helping you navigate the complexities of the application process.
We can:
Verify your identification documents, saving you time by eliminating the need to mail your original passport to the IRS.
Provide expert knowledge to ensure your application is correctly filled out and submitted, reducing the possibility of errors that could lead to delays.
Our cost for assisting with an ITIN application is $495.
Our process
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We determine your eligibility.
The IRS has strict rules for issuing an ITIN. We’ll assess your specific circumstances against these eligibility criteria to help ensure a successful ITIN application. Choose Start the Process below to learn more.
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We review your documents for submission to the IRS and can certify your Canadian passport to verify your foreign and I.D. status for the IRS.
When you work with us, there's no need to send your original passport to the IRS. Our IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent will certify it for you! We review all documentation submitted, for compliance with IRS requirements.
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We submit the ITIN application on your behalf and have direct-line access to the IRS for issue resolution.
We ship your complete ITIN application to the IRS. Our direct line access enables us to promptly address any issues that may arise, allowing us to communicate with the IRS on your behalf and resolve matters efficiently. This streamlined process minimizes delays and ensures your application is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
Timeframe expectations
The timeframe for receiving your ITIN can vary depending on when the application is submitted. If an application is submitted during the IRS' peak processing times (closer to U.S. individual tax filing deadlines), it will likely take 7-12 weeks to receive your ITIN. Processing times during the off-peak season are generally closer to 6 to 8 weeks.
