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Need a Tax Identification Number?

A Tax Identification Number or TIN is an identifying number used for tax purposes in the United States. It may be assigned by the Social Security Administration or by the IRS.

A business need a Federal Tax Identification Number or Employer Tax Identification Number, so that they can maintain their own image or entity in the market. It is to be noted that, the tax ID number could not be transfer in case of the transferring of any business. If the structure or ownership would be changed then a new tax ID number is required for the business. But above all you have to collect the relevant information to get an EIN.

Need a Copy of Past Tax Return?

Taxpayers have two easy and convenient options for getting copies of their federal tax return information — tax return transcripts and tax account transcripts — by phone or by mail.

If you need a photocopy of a previously processed tax return and attachments, complete Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Form, and mail it to the IRS address listed on the form for your area. Copies are generally available for the current and past 6 years.

What is an ITIN/SSN Mismatch?

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) holders frequently file tax returns under their ITIN with attached Forms W-2 showing erroneous Social Security Numbers (SSNs). This creates an ITIN/SSN mismatch. A mismatch return causes the IRS’ document-matching program to erroneously attribute the income and resulting tax to the SSN owner rather than the ITIN holder. This creates inaccuracies in both the SSN owner’s tax account and Social Security Administration records.

New Guidelines (Effective December 31, 2003)

When an individual comes to a volunteer taxpreparation site with a W-2 reflecting a SSN requesting return preparation and produces an ITIN, the volunteer should encourage the taxpayer to request a corrected Form W-2 from their employer or former employer. If the taxpayer is unable to do so, the volunteer may prepare the tax return with the documents provided.

Reminder: Prior to completion of any tax return at a volunteer tax preparation site, the volunteer must request proof of identity. Two forms of identification are required. One must be photo identification such as

Passport
National Identity Car
Drivers License (U.S.)
State Identification Card (U.S.)
Military Identification Card
School Photo ID
VISA

The second form of identification must be the original or a copy of the ITIN Card or Letter

One or both of the forms of identification should reflect the taxpayer’s current mailing address. If the taxpayer cannot substantiate their identity, or if the volunteer is uncomfortable accepting the items presented as proof of identity, the taxpayer should seek professional assistance.

Returns prepared with an ITIN/SSN mismatch cannot be filed electronically. Do not change any information on the Form W-2. Volunteers may prepare a paper return for the taxpayer once identity has been verified.

The return should reflect the ITIN for the taxpayer. The erroneous SSN on the Form W-2 should not be used on the return.
A paper return must be filed. Publication 1345, Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns, states that the information on a W-2 should never be altered. In order to e-file, the taxpayer identification number (TIN) on the W-2 must match the TIN on the federal return. Since the W-2 shows an SSN and the return shows an ITIN, these returns cannot be electronically field. As a precaution and reminder to the volunteers, if the volunteer is using electronic return preparation software (e.g. TaxWise), the ITIN/SSN mismatch should show up as an error and the program will not allow the return to be e-filed. Volunteers should NOT attempt to override this error. The return must be printed and given to the taxpayer to be mailed to the IRS.
The taxpayer is not eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Based on Chief Counsel Advice, dated May 15, 2001, if the taxpayer becomes a permanent resident of the United States and secures a valid SSN at a later date, he/she can file amended returns and claim EITC for all years for which the statue of limitations has not expired.

When an individual comes in to a volunteer tax preparation site and needs assistance with completion of Form W-7 volunteers should refer taxpayers to seek professional assistance unless a volunteer at that site has been specifically trained in completion of Form W-7 or an authorized acceptance agent is present to provide assistance.

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