For many non-residents and independent workers in the United States, understanding the tax system can be complex — especially ...

The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) was created to ensure that non-U.S. residents and other individuals who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security number can ...

The IRS has updated procedures to strengthen the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number program requirements. The changes, building on previously announced interim procedures, stem in part from ...

Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...

Everyone agrees that tax refund fraud is a real problem. The challenge, however, has been in finding a solution that effectively curbs fraud without making life difficult for honest taxpayers. As part ...

Last year, when issues were raised on the ITIN process, the IRS took immediate steps to make program improvements. In June 2012, we initiated a comprehensive review of the ITIN program and implemented ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced updates in procedure with respect to Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) requirements. ITINs are basically the equivalent of Social Security ...