Currently we are not taking new requests/orders for our ITIN Acceptance Agent Services until April to take care of our backlog in first-in first-out basis.
What is an ITIN ?
ITIN（Individual Taxpayer Identification Number）
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. An ITIN is created for use as a tax reporting number for those taxpayers who do not qualify for Social Security Numbers. An ITIN is for tax purposes only. This number is not valid as personal identification, and does not imply or in any way provide legal status in the U.S. or entitle holders to work in the U.S.
Who needs an ITIN ?
If you are:
1.Someone who does not have a SSN, and are not eligible to obtain one
and
2.Someone who has a requirement to furnish a federal tax identification number or file a federal tax return
and
3.Someone who is in one of the following categories:
- Non-resident alien who is required to file a U.S. tax return
- U.S. resident alien who is (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return
- Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien
- Dependent or spouse of a non-resident alien visa holder
- Non-resident alien claiming a tax treaty benefit
- Non-resident alien student, professor or researcher filing a U.S. tax return or claiming an exception*
(*e.g.) - Passive income, such as pensions, annuities, rental income, royalties, dividends, etc.
- Scholarship or grants for students
(*e.g.)
- Passive income, such as pensions, annuities, rental income, royalties, dividends, etc.
- Scholarship or grants for students
Our Services
Online Initial Consultation Service
Our initial consultation service that we provide as a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) consists of checking your information, deciding whether or not you need to apply for an ITIN, and providing information about the required documents that are necessary in your situation.
Why use our services?
With a Certifying Acceptance Agent's assistance, NO original passport is required to be submitted to the IRS.
We, the CAA, will issue a “Certificate of Accuracy” (COA) to be submitted to the IRS in lieu of the original document.
People who are not trained in submission of the W-7 Application for an ITIN frequently make mistakes resulting in rejection of the ITIN application. This can lead to more paperwork over a span of months, or possibly result in the loss of certain tax deductions or refunds. As a CAA, we are trained in submitting the W-7 and can give you the most support possible to get an ITIN from the IRS.
Application Support Services
- 1.Preparation of Form-W7 *1
- 2.Certification of application documents *2
- 3.Verification of the applicant’s passport (and birth certificate, if any)
*1 We will prepare the form based on the information you provide us with
*2 Passport certification should be obtained by the applicant at the US Embassy or Consulates nearby.
For instructions on how to certify your passport, please visit https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/notarial-services/ and click on the tab entitled "Certified True Copies of Foreign Passports for Obtaining an ITIN Number" for more information.
What documents should you prepare ?
<Documents to be prepared by applicant >
(1) Applicant’s certified or notarized identity document with a face photo (eg. passport )
(2) Applicant’s passport copy and documents to confirm your address (eg. driver’s license)
(3) Copy of applicant’s US tax return (eg. Form 1040) or documentation to support an exception
-For additional document requirements, please refer to the following.
IRS instruction: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw7.pdf
<Documents to be prepared by us >
-We will prepare the form (4) and (5) based on information you provide us.
(4) Form W-7 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
(5) Form W-7 COA https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7coa.pdf
Processing times
- We prepare most documents within 2-3 weeks. (*1)
- The IRS will issue your ITIN normally within 7-11 weeks after your application. (*2)
(*1) We serve your request in first-in first-out order. During tax busy season, we may put you on our waiting list . Thank you very much for your understanding.
(*2) The IRS will occasionally request additional information and/or documents from you.
EIN Application Support
An EIN application allows you to obtain a number immediately if you directly call or fax the IRS. You can ask for a translator when you call.
If you have any difficulties when applying and would like to consult with us, please apply for an online initial consultation (for a fee) from the web form. During the initial consultation, we will provide you with detailed information and an estimation of the application fee.
Service Fee and Payment methods
- Online Initial Consultation Fee
- JPY 44,000 (tax included)
* When we perform application support at our company, this service comes at a charge in addition to the consultation fee.
* An application support fee will be determined at the time of the initial consultation.
* The above initial consultation fee will be charged for both ITINs and EINs.
* The initial consultation will be conducted after you have applied from the web form and prepaid for the service.
* After sending the application form, you will receive an email regarding card payment within 3 business days.
* Payment can only be made by credit card. (Accepted cards are VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, and AEON only.)
* Please make your payment within 5 business days after receiving the email.
* Your application will be invalid if payment is not made within 5 business days.
* Please cancel by e-mail the initial consultation or application support for an ITIN or EIN before the payment is completed. We cannot refund you after payment is complete.
* We will respond to your initial consultation within 2 business days after the settlement completion date.
* During the initial consultation, we will check your information, decide whether or not you need to apply for an ITIN or EIN, and advise information about the required documents that are necessary in your situation.