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Get Your ITIN, Without the Complicated Paperwork.

An ITIN is the U.S. tax ID for people who need one but aren't eligible for a Social Security Number. Whatever your reason, U.S. Tax Recovery — an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) — prepares your Form W‑7, verifies your documents, and handles the IRS for you.

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What Is An ITIN?

The U.S. Tax ID For People Without an SSN.

An ITIN is a 9‑digit number the IRS issues to people who need a U.S. taxpayer ID for federal tax purposes but aren't eligible for a Social Security Number.

If that's you, you likely need one to meet your U.S. tax obligations. You may need an ITIN if:

  • You earned U.S.‑source income — casino or gambling winnings, royalties, investments, real estate
  • You must file a U.S. non‑resident tax return (Form 1040‑NR)
  • You're claiming a U.S. tax‑treaty benefit or a refund of over‑withheld tax
  • You're a spouse or dependent of a U.S. taxpayer, where eligible
  • Your ITIN has expired and needs renewing
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One Number, Many Uses

What You Can Do With an ITIN

An ITIN lets non‑U.S. residents meet U.S. federal tax requirements. Here's where it's commonly needed.

File a U.S. Tax Return

Meet your filing obligations on U.S.‑source income with a valid taxpayer ID.

Claim a Refund

Recover U.S. tax that was over‑withheld — including on casino or gambling winnings.

Claim Treaty Benefits

Apply reduced withholding rates you're entitled to under a U.S. tax treaty.

Be Claimed on a Return

Be included as a qualifying spouse or dependent of a U.S. taxpayer, where eligible.

Report Business or Investment Income

Handle tax reporting on U.S. business, rental, or investment income as a non‑resident.

Provide a Tax ID When Asked

Supply the taxpayer ID banks and payment platforms may request for U.S. tax reporting.

Straight talk: An ITIN is strictly for U.S. federal tax purposes. It does not grant work authorization, immigration status, or Social Security eligibility — and we'll never tell you otherwise.

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Recognized by the IRS. Trusted Since 2001.

We've guided thousands of non‑U.S. residents through the ITIN process — carefully, securely, and all online.

Do It The Smart Way

Why Apply Through an IRS Acceptance Agent

Most rejected ITIN applications fail on documentation. Here's what you get by working with an Acceptance Agent instead of going it alone.

01

No Blind Passport Mailing

On your own, you'd mail your original passport to a U.S. IRS office and wait. As an Acceptance Agent, we verify your identity documents — so you keep your passport.

02

Done‑For‑You Paperwork

No wrestling with complicated forms. We complete your Form W‑7 and assemble the full application package correctly the first time.

03

Guided From Start To ITIN

Decades of experience with non‑resident cases. We keep you updated and deal with the IRS on your behalf until your ITIN is issued.

Simple, Guided, All Online

How You Get Your ITIN

Send us a few details and documents. We do the rest and deal with the IRS for you.

1

Start Now

Tell us about your situation in a 2‑minute form. We confirm whether you need an ITIN and if you're likely eligible — free.

2

Verify Documents

As an Acceptance Agent, we review and certify your identity documents — so you don't mail original passports blindly.

3

We Prepare Form W‑7

We complete your W‑7 application, attach the required materials, and submit the package correctly the first time.

4

ITIN Issued

The IRS assigns your ITIN. We keep you updated — and you're ready to file, claim, or comply.

What You'll Need

The Documents For Your W‑7

Getting this exactly right is the difference between an ITIN issued and an application rejected. Here's what the IRS accepts.

Easiest A Valid Passport

A passport is the only stand‑alone document. If you provide a valid passport (original or certified copy), you don't need to submit anything else to prove identity and foreign status.

Or Two Other Documents

No passport? You'll provide two documents — one proving identity and one proving foreign status, at least one showing a photo. Common options include:

  • National identification card
  • U.S. or foreign driver's license
  • U.S. state ID or U.S. visa
  • Civil birth certificate + photo ID

Not sure what you have? Start the form and we'll tell you exactly which documents work for your situation.

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You'll Be Working With an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent

As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. is authorized by the IRS to help non‑U.S. citizens without an SSN obtain their ITIN — and to verify your identity documents, so you never mail your original passport. Don't take our word for it:

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Listed on the official IRS website — U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. d/b/a USTR Inc., under Acceptance Agents – Canada. Verify on IRS.gov
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Official IRS letter (Aug 6, 2022) approving U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. as a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA).
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What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from people we've helped with ITINs and U.S. tax recovery.

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We're confident in how we handle ITIN applications. Our guarantee is simple: if we take on your case and you don't get your ITIN, you get your money back. The risk is on us, not you.

Good Questions

ITIN FAQ

Do I need an ITIN?
If you have a U.S. federal tax purpose — like filing a return, claiming a refund on U.S.‑source income, or claiming a treaty benefit — and you're not eligible for a Social Security Number, then you generally need an ITIN. Not sure? Start the free eligibility check and we'll tell you.
How long does an ITIN take?
The IRS advises allowing about 7 weeks to be notified of your ITIN status, and 9–11 weeks during tax season (January 15–April 30) or if you apply from abroad. These are IRS timelines and can vary; we keep you updated throughout. (Source: IRS.gov, retrieved Aug 2026.)
What can I actually do with an ITIN?
An ITIN is for U.S. federal tax purposes — filing returns, claiming refunds or treaty benefits, and being reported on U.S. tax filings. It does not authorize work in the U.S., and it doesn't provide immigration status or Social Security eligibility.
What documents do I need?
A valid passport is the only stand‑alone document — with it, you don't need anything else. Without a passport, you'll provide two documents: one proving identity and one proving foreign status, at least one with a photo. Start the form and we'll confirm exactly what works for you.
Do I have to mail my original passport to the IRS?
Working with an IRS Acceptance Agent is designed to avoid that. We review and certify your identity documents as part of the process, rather than you sending originals off blindly.
Is the whole process online?
Yes. We handle your ITIN application securely and remotely — no office visit required.

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Two minutes to begin. We'll confirm your eligibility, sort your documents, and get your ITIN moving — safely and all online.

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U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. assists eligible non‑U.S. residents in obtaining an ITIN (Form W‑7) and with related U.S. tax filings. An ITIN is issued for U.S. federal tax purposes only; it does not authorize employment in the U.S. or provide immigration status or Social Security eligibility. Eligibility, ITIN issuance, refund amounts, and IRS processing times depend on individual circumstances and are determined by the IRS; nothing on this page guarantees eligibility, approval, an amount, or timing, and it is general information, not individual tax or legal advice. ITIN timelines cited are current IRS estimates (IRS.gov, retrieved August 2026) and may change. IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) status is evidenced by IRS Letter 5614 (approved August 6, 2022) and the listing for U.S. Tax Recovery Inc. on the IRS Acceptance Agents – Canada directory.