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🔍 Completing Form W-7 in Miscellaneous package
This guide explains when to use Form W-7, what to enter, and where to mail it.
⚠️ Before You Begin
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.
Check the Taxpayer or Spouse at the top of the form.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Complete the form for the right person
Use this when you need to file Form W-7 for clients or their dependents who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security Number.
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.
Step 2: Duplicate the form for dependents (if needed)
Use this when dependents need Form W-7.
If dependents need Form W-7, simply press SHIFT+F10 to duplicate it. Type in the dependent's name instead of the taxpayer or the spouse. A separate Form W-7 must be filed for each dependent.
Step 3: Use IRS instructions
Use this to view official IRS guidance.
Press SHIFT+F1 for IRS instructions.
Step 4: Mail the form to the IRS
Use this to ensure the form is sent to the correct address.
The form must be mailed to:
Internal Revenue Service
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342
✅ Additional Notes
- This form may be duplicated.
- According to the IRS, it takes about a month to get an ITIN.
- Earned Income Credit will be disallowed if the qualifying child has an ITIN and not a valid SSN.
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