C*****n
发帖数: 858 | 1 Revised Application Standards for ITINs
Effective June 22, 2012, the IRS has made interim changes that affect the
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) application process. Some
of the information below, including the documentation requirements for
individuals seeking an ITIN, has been superseded by these changes. Taxpayers
and their representatives should review these changes, which are further
explained in these Frequently Asked Questions, before requesting an ITIN.
What are the revised application standards for ITINs?
Effective December 17, 2003, the IRS announced changes to the ITIN process
that called for revisions in the application standards for ITIN. Each ITIN
applicant will now:
• Apply using the current Form W-7, Application for IRS
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; and
• Attach a federal income tax return to the Form W-7 or
• Qualify under an Exception to the federal tax filing
requirement.
Any applicant who meets an exception to the requirement to file a tax return
must provide documentation to support the exception (see the instructions
for Form W-7).
Why did IRS change from an ITIN card to an authorization letter?
The IRS changed from an ITIN card to an authorization letter to avoid any
possible similarities with a Social Security Number card. Current ITIN
holders’ cards will not be replaced. They should continue to use the
numbers previously issued when they are required to supply an identification
number for tax purposes.
Why did IRS revise the ITIN application process?
The IRS revised the ITIN application process to help ensure ITINs are used
for their intended tax administration purposes.
What documents are acceptable as proof of identity and foreign status?
IRS streamlined the number of documents the agency accepts as proof of
identity and foreign status to obtain an ITIN. There are 13 acceptable
documents. Each document must be current and contain an expiration date. IRS
will accept documents issued within 12 months of the application if no
expiration date is normally available. Documents must also show your name
and photograph, and support your claim of foreign status. Below is the list
of the only acceptable documents:
• Passport (stand alone document)
• National identification card (must show photo, name, current
address, date of birth, and expiration date)
• U.S. driver's license
• Civil birth certificate (required for dependents under 18 years
of age)
• Foreign driver's license
• U.S. state identification card
• Foreign voter's registration card
• U.S. military identification card
• Foreign military identification card
• Visa
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo
identification
• Medical records (dependents only - under 14, under 18 if a
student)
• School records (dependents only - under 14, under 18 if a
student)
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: June 22, 2012
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=222373,00.html |
d****d
发帖数: 184 | 2 重点是不是就是随同W7寄过去的证件要用原件，而不能用公证过的了？ |
C*****n
发帖数: 858 | 3 领馆certified的可以
Are there any alternative options for me if I cannot get the original
documents I need?
Unless you are one of the exempt applicants described above, this change
requires the submission of original or certified copies of documentation
from the issuing agency in order to obtain an ITIN. You may be able to
request a certified copy of your passport or similar international
identification (e.g., Matricula Card) at your local consulate's office.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=258474,00.html |
f*********7
发帖数: 1040 | 4 that is bad.
it looks that it is difficult to apply for it now since it require either
original or certificated by local consulate's office. |
l*****0
发帖数: 64 | 5 领馆好象只给做公证啊, 领馆的cetification是啥样的？ |
h****s
发帖数: 16779 | 6 那用Original好了。
【在 f*********7 的大作中提到】
: that is bad.
: it looks that it is difficult to apply for it now since it require either
: original or certificated by local consulate's office.
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q****e
发帖数: 3660 | 7
when can you apply for INIT? any time during the year?
【在 h****s 的大作中提到】
: 那用Original好了。
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m******p
发帖数: 5393 | 8 when filling 1040
【在 q****e 的大作中提到】
:
: when can you apply for INIT? any time during the year?
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O*****e
发帖数: 359 | 9 同问
领馆到底有没有这个服务啊
公证认证须知 http://houston.china-consulate.org/chn/zytz/t863397.htm
【在 l*****0 的大作中提到】
: 领馆好象只给做公证啊, 领馆的cetification是啥样的？
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O*****e
发帖数: 359 | 10 I talked with the IRS today
It seems there are two options:
Option 1
1. Original Passport or Certified copy of Passpot from Consulte
Option 2 : one with photo ID, the other one with proof of foreign status
1. Original driver licence or certified copy of driver licence
2. H4 Visa or certified copy of H4 visa |
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n********r
发帖数: 719 | 11 听起来是两个选项
其实还是一个选项啊,因为visa就在护照上，又不能撕下来，所以还是要交护照
除非你能提交 copy of visa certified by the issuing agency
visa的issuing agency是国务院吧，他们办这个业务么？
【在 O*****e 的大作中提到】
: I talked with the IRS today
: It seems there are two options:
: Option 1
: 1. Original Passport or Certified copy of Passpot from Consulte
: Option 2 : one with photo ID, the other one with proof of foreign status
: 1. Original driver licence or certified copy of driver licence
: 2. H4 Visa or certified copy of H4 visa
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t********t
发帖数: 5415 | 12 父母在国内似乎可以看看国内的美国使馆能不能certify中国护照？中国领馆的
certification业务是针对那种在美国出具，要拿到中国用的文件，certify一下证明真
实性，对等过来的话这种业务是不是可以看看美国驻华使馆？ |
O*****e
发帖数: 359 | 13 You are right! "美国出具，要拿到中国用的文件"
I just did this for the renewed passport issued by Houston Consulate （since
it was issued by houston）but don't know if that works.
休斯顿使馆给的是公证：
首页： "公证书 NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE "
然后是你护照前4页
最后一页是全中文：证明护照与复印件符合，印章属实
领馆另有“认证”，好像好像是说你拿了这个公证的东西到美国州务卿盖章，然后再拿
回到领馆他们给认证。
这件事其实就是IRS要使馆出具"certified copy of passport"，使馆的人说我们根本
没这个流程。
【在 t********t 的大作中提到】
: 父母在国内似乎可以看看国内的美国使馆能不能certify中国护照？中国领馆的
: certification业务是针对那种在美国出具，要拿到中国用的文件，certify一下证明真
: 实性，对等过来的话这种业务是不是可以看看美国驻华使馆？
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p******r
发帖数: 1279 | 14 certified copy of passport这个最保险的方法到底应该怎么弄呢？ 有人不说说去银
行也可以吗？ |
w***g
发帖数: 100 | |
p******r
发帖数: 1279 | 16 不行，但是可以报税的时候同时申请ITIN
【在 w***g 的大作中提到】
: 如果没有ITIN的话，夫妻还可以联合保税吗？
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h****s
发帖数: 16779 | 17 去银行: that is notarized copy, and it can be used BEFORE 06/2012.
【在 p******r 的大作中提到】
: certified copy of passport这个最保险的方法到底应该怎么弄呢？ 有人不说说去银
: 行也可以吗？
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