Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...

The Internal Revenue Service has lifted the moratorium on processing applications to become an Acceptance Agent to help immigrants who need an Individual Taxpayer identification Number to file a tax ...

As you prepare to file your taxes in advance of the April 15 deadline, you may be wondering about certain terminology. For instance, the 1040 form that most people use to file their federal income ...

The IRS has posted special instructions for certifying acceptance agents (CAAs) to use in certifying identification documents for 2011 tax year filers who are filing on extension—returns that are due ...

An ITIN is issued for federal tax filing purposes only and does NOT: entitle an individual to Social Security benefits make an individual eligible for the earned income credit authorize work in the ...

Nonresidents who receive stipends from a scholarship or fellowship must apply for an ITIN, if they do not have or are not eligible to obtain a SSN (see Social Security Administration website for ...

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – It’s called an ITIN, and for the past three decades it has allowed undocumented immigrants to file an income tax return even if they lack work permits or a Social ...

Recent IRS policy changes to share taxpayer information with immigration authorities have led to a rise in anxiety among both undocumented and legal residents regarding tax filing. ARVIN, Calif. (KERO ...