ITIN Application

• Step 1 : Complete our request form below
• Step 2 : We generate and send you a W-7 ITIN application and 1040-NR tax return pre-filled with your information
• Step 3 : You sign and mail the package to the IRS, along with identification documents.
• Step 4 : You receive your ITIN ~ 12 weeks later. Don’t forget to pay your taxes to the IRS!

Build your credit and your business credit to gain funding to propel your business to the next level. Importantly, this method assumes the following:

• You are a non-resident alien (you do not hold a US visa, green card)
• You have not previously filed a US tax return.
• You have not had a tax form issued by the IRS such as a Form 1099, W-2, etc.
• You do not have or qualify to have a US social security number.

If any of the above apply to you, please email us and we may be able to assist depending on your situation.

Before You Start

• Know (approximately) how many days you spent in the United States in each of the past three calendar years
• Know the dates of entry and exit into the United States in the previous calendar year
• Have your passport information ready

Send us an email and by completing a short series of questions, we will use your information to generate a completed W-7 application and 1040-NR, along with further instructions for filing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Do I need to provide proof of my US income stated?
Based on our DPs, no you do not. This may be dependent on the type of income claimed. Also, you generally need to make over a certain threshold to have tax forms like 1099’s issued. Since you are claiming an amount under that threshold, there shouldn’t be expectation that you have these forms.
2. Do I need to pay tax on income stated?
Yes you will pay a small amount of tax (~$5-10), which is why you are filing the return and why the IRS has to assign an ITIN to you.
3. What if I do have a 1099 or other tax form issued to me?
Email details or a copy of your 1099 form to info@parfaitservices.com and we can discuss options for doing a manual return.
4. How long does it take to receive a response from the IRS?
The IRS quote an 8 week turnaround time. Anecdotally it can take a bit longer than that during busy tax season. Furthermore, in the wake of COVID-19 we've been seeing applications take 16 weeks turnaround. Try not to be anxious if there is a delay – the IRS have to respond and return your documents, regardless of the outcome.
5. Do you offer refunds? What happens if the IRS rejects my application?
We do not have an official refund policy. We have tested this method thoroughly, and have yet to see any applications rejected. If your application is rejected, email the IRS rejection letter to info@parfaitservices.com and we will suggest a solution. In the case that IRS policies change and we are unable to adapt and secure your ITIN, yes we would refund you.
6. Are we authorized to prepare your US tax return?
Because we are not an Enrolled Agent we are not authorized to speak with IRS on your behalf or represent you to the IRS. You will be responsible for any correspondence with the IRS (if applicable). You are of course still welcome to ask us questions!
7. Can I get an ITIN even if I wasn't physically present in the US in the previous year?
Yes. You don't need to be physically present in the US to qualify for an ITIN, or to have earned US income that would require you to file a US tax return.
8. I'm a resident/citizen from outside of Canada. Can you still help me get an ITIN?
In almost all cases, yes! Shoot us an email (info@parfaitservices) and we can confirm.
9. Do I need to mail in my passport for identification? Are there other options?
You will receive detailed instructions after completing our form on how to send in your documents. Generally, we recommend getting a certified true copy (CTC) of your passport and sending that in, if possible. Alternatively, you can:
1) send in your original passport to the IRS,
2) apply via a Certified Acceptance Agent (this will cost money), or
3) book an appt and show up in person to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in the USA. For IRS Taxpayer Assistant Centers, you must have completed all docs and bring them to appt (no mailing required). However, of note, we have a few data points of people being turned away if past the year's tax reporting deadline.
Alternatively to a passport, you may provide any two of the following to validate your identity and foreign status:
– Foreign driver’s license
– Foreign military identification card
– National identification card (must contain name, photograph, address, date of birth, and expiration date)
– Foreign voter’s registration card
– Civil birth certificate

Generally these alternative documents will need to be original copies however you may be able to get certified copies of driver's license. Data points suggest that you can these for free from Public Service Ontario locations for example.
10. Can I use a notarized copy of my passport for identification?
Unfortunately, no notarized copies of identifying documents including passport are not accepted by the IRS.
“A certified document is one that the original issuing agency provides and certifies as an exact copy of the original document and contains an official stamped seal from the Agency. These documents will be accepted. A notarized document is one that the taxpayer provides to a public notary who bears witness to the signing of the official document and affixes a seal assuring that the document is legitimate. These documents will not be accepted for ITIN applications.”
11. Can I call the IRS to inquire about the status of my application or other questions?
Yes, you can. They can be reached from outside the US at 267-941-1000. Beware this is not a toll-free number, so I'd recommend using a VoIP service to make the call if you don't have a good long-distance phone plan. If that doesn't work, you can also try calling the +1 800-908-9982 number. Press 1 for English, then 3 for 'Other Inquiries'. Option 2 (obtain the status of your ITIN) seems to produce a 'call us later' prompt (YMMV).
12. Do ITINs expire?
After 3 years of not being used on a federal tax return, ITINs enter an “inactive” state. You can still use an inactive ITIN the same as before to apply for credit cards. However, there is a risk that in the future an inactive ITIN will be reissued to someone else.
13. So, how do I prevent my ITIN from going inactive or being reissued?
The guaranteed solution to prevent your ITIN from going inactive and potentially being reissued to someone else is to file a tax return once every 3 years. If this is something you'd like to have us do for you, reach out to us at info@parfaitservices.com
14. What if I have any other questions?
Email them to us at info@parfaitservices.com