Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈtæksˌpeɪər aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈnʌmbər/
Definitions
- (n.) A tax processing number issued by the IRS to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but are not eligible for a Social Security number.
The alien resident applied for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to file his tax returns.
Forms
- individual taxpayer identification number
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Commentary
ITINs are for tax purposes only and do not confer immigration status or work authorization.
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