*********CALL THE NEW ITIN HOTLINE at 929 290 8609 and a Certified IRS Acceptace agent will answer all your questions about renewing your ITIN number. (individual Tax Identification Number)
Q23: Does a taxpayer have to formally file an extension request in order to extend the tax return due date beyond April 15?
A23: Yes.
Q24: What will be the status of the return on “Where’s my refund?” be?, if the return is filed with and expired ITIN?
A24: When a return is filed with an expired ITIN, credits are denied, and the math error is generated. “Where’s my refund?” will display a general message that addresses the impact of the math error on the return filed (i.e., whether there has been a refund decrease or there is now a balance due).
Q25: How long will the return be delayed in processing?
A25: It is not possible to provide an exact timeframe for how long the return will be delayed since that would be dependent upon whether it was the ITIN of the primary, secondary, or dependent(s) on the return and which credits are being claimed. A return filed with an expired ITIN will be processed, but any exemptions and/or credits claimed applicable to the expired ITIN will not be allowed. The taxpayer will receive a notice from the IRS explaining the change(s) made to their tax return and that the ITIN must be renewed. Once the ITIN is renewed, any exemptions and/or credits previously disallowed will be reconsidered at that time. Until the ITIN is renewed, the taxpayer will be subject to interest and penalties for any tax owed as a result of disallowed exemptions and credits.
Q26: When an individual renews their ITIN will they retain the same ITIN or receive a new one?
A26: Once an ITIN is assigned, it belongs to that taxpayer, unless the ITIN has been revoked. When an individual renews their ITIN, the previously assigned number is renewed.
Q27: When will letters be sent out to individuals who need to renew their ITINs for the upcoming filing season?
A27: Letter 5821 was mailed between 8/15 and 9/20/2016 to all ITIN holders with middle digits 78 or 79 that were currently being used on a tax return letting them know their ITIN would expire on January 1, 2017.
Q28: Will only one letter be sent per tax return or will a separate letter be sent to each ITIN holder on a return that needs to renew?
A28: When multiple ITIN holders with middle digit 78 or 79 were identified as currently being used on the same tax return, one Letter 5821 was mailed to the primary and secondary taxpayer on the last return the ITINs were present.
Q29: Will it be a general letter (i.e. you or someone in your household) or a personalized letter?
A29: It is a general letter advising them that according to our records, the ITIN for them or someone listed on their tax return is set to expire on January 1, 2017. The letter also explains what they need to do to renew the ITIN.
Q30: Will the IRS accept an older version of the W-7 that has Renew an Existing ITIN written on it?
A30: The IRS encourages taxpayers to use the 9-2016 version of the Form W-7. The applicant must indicate they are renewing the ITIN, must provide the ITIN number and name under which it was issued, and must indicate the reason for applying (tax filing purpose or claiming one of the Exceptions to a tax return). If the applicant applies for the ITIN for an Exception reason, they must attach the appropriate supporting documentation. Renewing an ITIN is not an Exception reason.
Q31: What type of documents are CAAs and TAC offices authorized to authenticate for dependents?
A31: CAAs are authorized to authenticate the passport and birth certificate for dependents. TAC Offices are authorized to authenticate the passport, birth certificate, and national ID cards for dependents.
Q32: I submitted an ITIN renewal request between 10/1 and the end of 2016, but have not received my ITIN yet. What should I do?
A32: Taxpayers should allow 7 weeks from January 1, 2017 or the mailing date of the Form W-7, whichever is later, for the IRS to notify you of your ITIN application status (9 to 11 weeks if you submit the application during peak processing periods (January 15 through April 30) or if you’re filing from overseas.