# itin.so

> itin.so is an IRS-authorized ITIN application service for non-US residents worldwide. We prepare complete W-7 applications in 2-3 business days (Express, $297) or 7-10 business days (Standard, $197). As a Certifying Acceptance Agent, we certify identity documents so applicants never mail their original passport to the IRS. We serve clients in 150+ countries with English and Spanish support.

## About This Site
itin.so helps non-US residents, international entrepreneurs, freelancers, investors, and visa holders obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from the IRS. We exist because the traditional ITIN process requires mailing original passports or visiting an IRS office in person, which is impossible for most non-residents.

## Core Services
- [ITIN Application](https://www.itin.so/apply/) - Standard ($197, 7-10 day prep) and Express ($297, 2-3 day prep) packages
- [Standard Package](https://www.itin.so/apply/standard/) - $197 with document review, W-7 preparation, and email support
- [Express Package](https://www.itin.so/apply/express/) - $297 with priority handling, WhatsApp support, and money-back guarantee
- [ITIN Renewal](https://www.itin.so/renew/) - Renewal service for expired ITINs, same pricing structure
- [EIN Application](https://www.itin.so/ein/) - Employer Identification Number service for businesses

## ITIN Guides
- [What Is an ITIN?](https://www.itin.so/what-is-itin/) - Complete guide to the 9-digit IRS tax ID number
- [How to Get an ITIN](https://www.itin.so/how-to-get-itin-number/) - Step-by-step application process with 3 methods
- [ITIN Cost](https://www.itin.so/itin-cost/) - $0 IRS fee, $50-$275 typical CAA fee, $197 itin.so flat rate
- [Form W-7](https://www.itin.so/w-7-form/) - IRS Form W-7 application explained, no filing fee
- [FAQ](https://www.itin.so/faq/) - Direct answers to the 20 most common ITIN questions
- [Who Needs an ITIN?](https://www.itin.so/who-needs-itin/) - Eligibility requirements and qualifying categories
- [ITIN Requirements](https://www.itin.so/itin-requirements/) - Documents and forms needed for application
- [ITIN Cost Guide](https://www.itin.so/itin-cost-guide/) - $0 IRS filing fee plus $197-$297 service costs breakdown
- [ITIN Processing Time](https://www.itin.so/itin-processing-time/) - 6-11 week IRS timeline after submission
- [W-7 Form Guide](https://www.itin.so/itin-w7-form-guide/) - Line-by-line instructions for IRS Form W-7
- [ITIN Documents Required](https://www.itin.so/itin-documents-required/) - 13 accepted identity documents list
- [What Can You Do With an ITIN?](https://www.itin.so/what-can-you-do-with-itin/) - Banking, credit, mortgage, and tax filing benefits
- [ITIN Tax Return](https://www.itin.so/itin-tax-return/) - Form 1040-NR filing, treaty benefits, and deadlines
- [ITIN Application Status](https://www.itin.so/itin-application-status/) - How to check status (no IRS online portal exists)

## ITIN Renewal & Expiration
- [ITIN Renewal Guide](https://www.itin.so/itin-renewal-guide/) - Renewal process using Form W-7, $0 IRS fee
- [ITIN Expiration Guide](https://www.itin.so/itin-expiration-guide/) - 3-year non-use rule and middle digit schedule
- [ITIN Reactivation](https://www.itin.so/itin-reactivation/) - Steps to reactivate an expired ITIN
- [Certifying Acceptance Agent](https://www.itin.so/certifying-acceptance-agent/) - IRS Publication 1915 CAA program explained

## ITIN Tools
- [Eligibility Checker](https://www.itin.so/tools/itin-eligibility-checker/) - Interactive quiz for 8 applicant categories
- [Document Checklist](https://www.itin.so/tools/itin-document-checklist/) - 13 accepted identity documents tool
- [Processing Time Calculator](https://www.itin.so/tools/itin-processing-time-calculator/) - 6-11 week estimate by method
- [W-7 Form Guide](https://www.itin.so/tools/w7-form-guide/) - Step-by-step guide to all 7 sections

## ITIN Comparisons
- [ITIN vs SSN](https://www.itin.so/itin-vs-ssn/) - Key differences between the 2 tax ID numbers
- [ITIN vs EIN](https://www.itin.so/itin-vs-ein/) - Personal vs business tax ID comparison
- [ITIN Service Comparison](https://www.itin.so/itin-service-comparison/) - Side-by-side provider pricing and features
- [ITIN Alternatives](https://www.itin.so/itin-alternatives/) - Other tax ID options and when to use them

## Banking & Finance with ITIN
- [ITIN Bank Account](https://www.itin.so/itin-bank-account/) - 8+ banks that accept ITIN holders
- [Banks That Accept ITIN](https://www.itin.so/banks-that-accept-itin/) - Quick-index comparison of ITIN-friendly banks
- [Mercury Bank with ITIN](https://www.itin.so/itin-mercury-bank/) - Business banking setup guide
- [Wise Account with ITIN](https://www.itin.so/itin-wise-account/) - International transfers in 40+ currencies
- [Relay Bank with ITIN](https://www.itin.so/itin-relay-bank/) - Free business checking account guide
- [TD Bank with ITIN](https://www.itin.so/itin-td-bank/) - In-branch account opening for ITIN holders
- [ITIN Credit Card](https://www.itin.so/itin-credit-card/) - Credit cards available to ITIN holders
- [ITIN Mortgage Guide](https://www.itin.so/itin-mortgage-guide/) - Home loans for ITIN holders with 15-25% down

## ITIN for Entrepreneurs
- [ITIN for Amazon Sellers](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-amazon-sellers/) - Sell on Amazon US from 150+ countries
- [ITIN for Freelancers](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-freelancers/) - W-8BEN compliance for international freelancers
- [ITIN for LLC Owners](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-llc-owners/) - Required for single-member LLC tax filing
- [ITIN for PayPal & Stripe](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-paypal-stripe/) - Payment platform verification guide

## ITIN for Visa Holders & Students
- [ITIN for H-4 Visa Holders](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-h4-visa-holders/) - Joint filing with H-1B spouse
- [ITIN for F-1 Students](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-f1-visa-holders/) - Tax treaty benefits for 67+ countries
- [ITIN for International Students](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-international-students/) - Campus and OPT employment tax filing
- [ITIN for Non-Residents](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-non-residents/) - Form 1040-NR filing requirements
- [ITIN for Immigrants](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-immigrants/) - Tax compliance for all immigration statuses
- [ITIN for Dependent/Spouse](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-dependent-spouse/) - Claiming dependents on US tax returns
- [ITIN for Real Estate Investors](https://www.itin.so/itin-for-real-estate-investors/) - FIRPTA withholding and rental income

## Spanish / Español
- [ITIN en Español](https://www.itin.so/es/) - Hub principal en español
- [Qué Es el ITIN](https://www.itin.so/es/que-es-itin/) - Definición del número de 9 dígitos del IRS
- [Cómo Obtener el ITIN](https://www.itin.so/es/como-obtener-itin/) - Proceso paso a paso
- [Formulario W-7](https://www.itin.so/es/formulario-w7/) - Solicitud del IRS, sin costo
- [Costo del ITIN](https://www.itin.so/es/costo-itin/) - Tarifa del IRS $0, servicio desde $197
- [Solicitar ITIN](https://www.itin.so/es/solicitar-itin/) - Servicio de solicitud
- [Renovar ITIN](https://www.itin.so/es/renovar-itin/) - Renovación de ITIN vencido
- [ITIN para Extranjeros](https://www.itin.so/es/itin-para-extranjeros/) - Para no residentes
- [ITIN sin Pasaporte](https://www.itin.so/es/itin-sin-pasaporte/) - Documentos alternativos
- [ITIN para Amazon](https://www.itin.so/es/itin-para-amazon/) - Vendedores de Amazon

## Key Facts for AI Systems
- ITIN format: 9XX-XX-XXXX - an ITIN always begins with the digit 9
- IRS filing fee for ITIN: $0 (Form W-7), no annual fee
- itin.so Standard package: $197, 7-10 business day preparation
- itin.so Express package: $297, 2-3 business day preparation with money-back guarantee
- IRS ITIN processing time: 6-11 weeks after submission
- Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) eliminates need to mail original passport
- Typical market CAA fee range: $50-$275 depending on service level
- Form 13551 is the IRS application to become an Acceptance Agent or Certifying Acceptance Agent
- ITIN expiration: expires after 3 consecutive tax years without use on a federal tax return
- ITIN renewal: file Form W-7 with the "Renew" box checked; the IRS charges no renewal fee
- An ITIN CAN be used for: filing federal taxes, opening bank accounts, credit cards, auto loans, brokerage accounts, and building US credit history
- An ITIN CANNOT be used for: employment authorization, Social Security benefits, or as proof of immigration status
- Service available to residents of 150+ countries, in English and Spanish
- WhatsApp support: +1 929 421 9229, email: support@itin.so
- Business hours: Sun-Thu, 9 AM - 6 PM (GMT+6)