ITIN Application & Service Guide
Who is eligible for an ITIN?
An ITIN is an IRS number for federal tax processing. Applicants must have a relevant tax purpose and must not have or be eligible for an SSN. Owning a company, having a platform account or planning to open a bank account does not by itself establish eligibility.
Which documents are needed?
Prepare Form W-7, evidence of identity and foreign status, and generally a U.S. federal tax return. If an IRS exception applies, prepare the supporting evidence for that exception. Assess the tax purpose first. A digital photograph does not automatically replace an original document or an issuing-agency-certified copy.
How does the TectonPro process work?
The five steps are: establish the service engagement; complete the questionnaire and prepare documents; review W-7 and sign personally; complete the CAA interview and document checks; submit to the IRS and await processing. Confirm eligibility, scope and document delivery before placing an order.
Does a video interview remove document delivery requirements?
No. Video is used for the interview. The CAA must hold original identification documents or copies certified by the issuing agency during the interview. CAA verification can reduce the need to send an original passport directly to the IRS; it does not mean documents never need to be delivered to the CAA. Dependent-document rules may differ.
How long does it take, and what is expedited?
Separate preparation, interview and verification, delivery, IRS processing and any additional-document requests. IRS status notification usually takes about 7 weeks, or 9–11 weeks during tax season or for overseas applications. Priority handling by the service provider is not expedited IRS approval and does not guarantee an approval date.
How do I confirm the price and service scope?
Use the existing English homepage price table and calculator to select receiving, return-originals or expedited services as needed. This guide does not set a separate price. Confirm the engagement scope, receiving arrangements and refund explanation before payment.
How are the company, CPA and CAA related?
TectonPro LLC is the service company and the published name on the IRS China list. A Michigan CPA license is an individual professional credential; CAA is an IRS certifying acceptance agent authorization. These are different credentials and do not imply a government guarantee of outcomes. Check the public listing, individual license status, contract entity and payee separately.
What should I confirm before sharing identity documents?
For an initial inquiry, describe your tax purpose and the types of documents available. Avoid posting a full passport or tax ID in public comments. Before submitting documents, confirm the receiving channel, purposes, retention and deletion arrangements, service scope and refund terms with the provider. This page does not replace a formal engagement agreement.
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