An ITIN is a number used to access all US federal government financial services. It is issued by the Internal Revenue Service as a form of identification to non-resident foreign individuals or for the family status of tax residents who do not have work authorization, so that they are eligible to receive legal status. Acceptance agents are basically individuals or business entities that have the certifications to assist immigrants applying for an ITIN, thus ensuring that amended applications are processed efficiently and effectively.
A regular accepting agent does not have the authority to accept or reject all important documents submitted by individuals to obtain an ITIN. They are solely responsible for sending all original copies to the IRS office and delivering a Certificate of Accuracy to the applicant in question. Going to the agencies also helps people to mail the original passports or certified copies of the passports, as the office staff after verification returns all the original documents to them while preparing and sending the authenticated documents instead of The originals. Service staff members sign ITIN application forms before submitting them.
Since ITINs have gone hand in hand with the tax preparation business, certified agents have been able to expand the existing client base by simplifying the application process so that clients who do not have a social security number can apply as an individual. through them. These agents also help people in
• The correct completion of the W7 application form
• The inclusion of correct and authenticated documents for the specific case. They also review the accuracy of supporting documents, including national identity cards along with civil birth certificates, visa, and federal tax return attached to the form, for both primary and secondary taxpayers.
• Skipping the long lines at the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center saves time.
• Cost avoidance as applicants do not have to certify passports in their own country
• Receive priority over applications submitted by individual taxpayers.
• Help avoid the burden of having to go without original identity documents for up to 8 weeks and eliminate potential risks of document loss.
The IRS does not charge a fee to obtain an ITIN. However, the Acceptance Agent may charge some remuneration for their respective services, but it facilitates a quick application process.