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Completing Form W-7 in SureFire

🔍 Completing Form W-7 in SureFire

Note: If this form is used, the return must be mailed to the IRS.

Complete and mail this form to the IRS for clients or their dependents who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number.

⚠️ Important Notes Before You Start

This form may be duplicated by pressing Shift+F10.
Earned Income Credit will be disallowed if the qualifying child has an ITIN and not a valid SSN.
The ITIN is for federal tax purposes only: it does not entitle you to Social Security benefits and does not change your immigration status or your right to work in the United States.
If you have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence or U.S. employment, you are eligible for a Social Security number. Do not complete this form.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Reason you are submitting Form W-7

Use this when you need to select why you are requesting an ITIN.

If you select check box a or f, enter the treaty country and the treaty article number below line h.

Step 2: Line 1

Use this to enter the taxpayer’s name so the return is processed correctly.

Enter the first and last name of the taxpayer. Otherwise, the return will not be processed correctly.
Enter the first and last name of the taxpayer if as it appears on the birth certificate if it is different from the name on the line above.

Step 3: Line 2

Use this to provide the address the IRS will use for documents and notifications.

Enter the taxpayer's complete address. This is the address that the IRS will use to return the original documents and send written notification of the taxpayer's ITIN.

Step 4: Line 3

Use this for the foreign mailing address when applicable.

Enter the taxpayer's foreign address if applicable. DO NOT use a P.O. box number.

Step 5: Line 4

Use this to enter birth information.

Enter the date of birth, the birth country and the city and store or province.

Step 6: Line 5

Use this to indicate the taxpayer’s gender.

Select Male or Female.

Step 7: Line 6a

Use this to list citizenship information.

Enter the country or countries (in case of dual citizenship) in which the taxpayer is a citizen.
Enter the complete country name; do not abbreviate.

Step 8: Line 6b

Use this to provide any foreign tax identification number.

Enter the Foreign tax ID number (if any).

Step 9: Line 6c

Use this to provide U.S. visa details when applicable.

Enter the type of U.S. visa (if any), the number, and expiration date.

Step 10: Line 6d

Use this to indicate the identification documents you are submitting.

Select the check box to indicate the type of document(s) submitted for identification.
Enter the name of the state or country or other issuer, the identification number, the expiration date, and the date of entry into the United States.
See the IRS instructions for details.

Step 11: Line 6e

Use this to indicate whether the taxpayer previously received a U.S. TIN or EIN.

Select the applicable check box on this line to indicate if you have previously received a U.S. temporary taxpayer ID number (TIN) or employer identification number (EIN).
If you answer No to line 6e, skip line 6f.
If you answer Yes to line 6e, complete line 6f.

Step 12: Line 6f

Use this only if you answered Yes on line 6e.

If you selected Yes on line 6e, list the TIN and/or EIN number and number under which issued.

Step 13: Line 6g

Use this to provide education/employment information and length of stay.

Enter the name of the college/university or company, including the city and state.
You must also enter the length of stay in the United States.

Step 14: Signature

Use this to complete the filing date and contact/relationship information.

Enter the date you are filing this Form W-7.
Enter the applicant's phone number.
If the applicant is a minor under 14 years of age, enter the delegate's name and phone number.
Select the check box that indicates the relationship to the applicant.

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