W-7 Application Returned

[Q&Q]

About a month ago, we filed W-7 application to get an ITIN for my son. Today we got it back from IRS, saying that "You must file your Form w-7 with your valid tax return." So we are thinking that we don't have to file W-7 seperately, what we need to do is to file our tax return form together with W-7 form. Did we get it right? Any comments? suggestions? experiences? We appreciate it very much.

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[MoonCarolCafe]

Since mid-December 2003 it has become harder to get a ITIN.

[Guest bbridges51]

Mia (Q&Q) asked the girls at 001 about this and we also called the IRS phone number supplied on the returned form. the answer was that the ITIN application (W-7) must only be filed with our federal tax forms. In addition, instead of mailing our forms to our regional office (Fresno in our case), we must send it to the IRS office in PA.

 

Oh, all this makes be nervous, but that's what the IRS said.

 

Brian

[Stats]

Mia (Q&Q) asked the girls at 001 about this and we also called the IRS phone number supplied on the returned form. the answer was that  the ITIN application (W-7) must only be filed with our federal tax forms. In addition, instead of mailing our forms to our regional office (Fresno in our case), we must send it to the IRS office in PA.

 

Oh, all this makes be nervous, but that's what the IRS said.

 

Brian

Probably the 5th time I have posted, but why not again.

 

IRS Press Release:

 

Effective December 17, 2003, new ITIN applicants must use a revised Form W-7, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Application. ITIN applicants also must provide proof that the ITIN will be used for tax administration purposes. For applicants seeking an ITIN in order to file a tax return, the return must be filed along with the W-7.

 

The changes will help ensure that ITINs are issued for their intended tax administration purpose for administering the tax code and not for other reasons, such as providing personal identification. In addition, the IRS is taking steps to help ensure that applicants can continue to obtain ITINs without undue burden.

 

Federal law requires individuals with U.S. income, regardless of immigration status, to pay U.S. taxes. The ITIN, a nine-digit number that begins with the number 9, was created for use on tax returns for those taxpayers who do not qualify for a Social Security Number.

 

However, some ITINs issued by the IRS do not appear in tax filings or tax reporting documents and may have been procured solely to serve as a form of identification. Earlier this year, the IRS issued letters to all governors and state motor vehicle departments advising that ITINs were not designed to serve as personal identification and would not be suitable for determining identification of applicants for driver’s licenses.

 

The IRS will continue to review ways to improve Form W-7 and will conduct a public comment period until June 15, 2004. The IRS will be publishing an announcement in the Internal Revenue Bulletin that will ask for comments on the revised form and the application process. Internal Revenue Bulletin 2004-2, to be published on Jan. 12, 2004, will give instructions on when and how comments may be submitted

[Dave G.]

Isn't it funny that people who are openly showing their willingness to pay taxes get such a hard time doing so? Same with immigration...we're jumping thru all these hoops to do it right but the system makes it more difficult than it needs to be!