ITIN is assigned to those people who are unable to get an SSN (social security number). It is used to regulate the taxation process for the people who are non-residents and want to submit their tax returns.
An ITIN application is processed using different sets of protocols. IRS uses several categories to issue ITIN for eligible people.
Measuring the exact for an ITIN can be a little tricky. During the processing time, everybody has a different case, so the time fluctuates accordingly. In this article, we have covered different timeframes and their processing periods. All these estimations are probabilistic, sometimes anomalies can happen as well.
However, considering you have all the documents, and all requirements are filled by applicants, it should take six weeks for an ITIN to be processed and received by you.
Seasonality Factor In ITIN Processing
During the month from January to April, the processing time for ITIN can take a bit longer as well. If normally we receive ITIN in six weeks, these months can increase the time frame, and you may receive the ITIN after 8 weeks. In some cases, it goes beyond 10 weeks as well.
Returning Your Original Documents
During the processing of your ITIN application, you submit several originals form to show your legal identity. IRS, later on, contacts you back and returns these documents as well. These documents should arrive in between 65 days.
If you do not receive those documents during this duration, you should call on 1-800-908-9982 to inquire about your documents.
Processing You Tax Return With ITIN
Once you have received your ITIN, you would need to submit your tax return with this number. To file your taxes with your ITIN, it almost takes from 6 to 8 weeks to start the process of the tax return.
Check Your ITIN Status
Once you have submitted your application to IRS, you can check the status of the application after seven weeks of submitting your application. To check the status of your application, you can call at IRS number 267-941-1000 outside the U.S.
Pay your taxes with your ITIN
We have written a complete article to explain the different processes of ITIN application. Filing your taxes is a little tricky to handle since you deal with numbers and a lot of regulations as well. We’d recommend consulting a CPA before filing your taxes. It can save you money and your time as well.
