ITIN help · Brooklyn
ITIN help in Brooklyn
New ITINs, renewals, and ITINs for your spouse or children — with a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), so in most cases your original documents stay with you.
Who needs an ITIN?
An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a tax number for people who need to file a U.S. tax return, or who are listed on one, and who cannot get a Social Security number. It is often needed for a spouse or for children claimed on your return.
How we help
- We help you fill out the ITIN application (Form W-7), usually together with your tax return
- As a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), we review and verify your identity documents here in the office
- In most cases, your originals stay with you — no need to mail them away
- We send the application and follow up with you
ITIN renewals
An ITIN that is not used on a federal tax return for three years in a row expires. If yours has expired, renew it before you file, so your refund is not delayed.
Good to know
- An ITIN is for federal tax reporting only
- The new deductions for tips and overtime require a valid Social Security number, so they cannot be claimed with an ITIN
- The IRS usually takes about 7 weeks to issue an ITIN, and longer during tax season — come early
- Your price is explained and agreed with you before we begin
Call ahead
Please call 718-880-4485 before you come, so we can tell you which documents to bring for each person and make sure the right person is in the office.
Questions
Do I have to mail my original documents?
In most cases, no. As a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), we verify your identity documents in our office, so your originals stay with you.
Can you help my spouse and children get ITINs?
Yes. We prepare the applications for each person who needs one, usually together with your tax return.
My ITIN expired. What should I do?
Renew it before you file. Call us and we will tell you what to bring.