- What it means
- The IRS assigned you an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The notice contains the number.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing. Use the number on your returns.
- Write it
- Document cover letter
- When to get help
- Not needed.
What the letter says
Your Form W-7 was approved. The nine-digit ITIN on the notice is used in place of a Social Security number on tax returns and related forms.
What to do
Keep the notice. Give the number to your preparer. Use it consistently; an ITIN not used on a return for three consecutive years expires.
If the name is misspelled
Respond in writing with a copy of your identification so the record can be corrected before you file.
What to gather
- The notice
- Your Form W-7 application
Write back
The Document cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.