If you earn money in the United States but you don't qualify for a Social Security Number, H&R Block can help you apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (also known as an ITIN, PIN, Tax ID or Taxpayer ID)* and file any and all pending tax returns. And at H&R Block, ITIN applications for you, your spouse, and your dependents are free when we prepare your U.S. federal income tax return.
Who needs an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?
Anyone who earns money in the United States and is required to pay taxes, but does not have a Social Security Number or does not qualify for one.
An individual, who is not eligible for a SSN, claimed as a spouse or dependent** on another person's U.S. federal income tax return.
Why do you need an ITIN?
It serves as your identification number for filing your federal taxes.
It allows you to get a refund from your income withheld by the IRS, if you qualify.
It allows you to file your taxes and claim dependents you support in the U.S., Mexico or Canada.**
What do you need to apply for an ITIN?
If you are applying for an ITIN, H&R Block can help you make the process easy.
You will need a complete IRS Form W-7, a U.S. federal income tax return, and any supporting documentation required by the IRS. Click here for the list of documents you will need.
Visit an H&R Block office near you to get started today!
Additional Benefits
Applying for an ITIN is free* for you, your spouse, and your dependents, when you prepare your tax return with us.
When you apply for an ITIN and file your current year tax return, each prior year of taxes you also file will cost only $99.
With an ITIN you may be able to open a bank account or apply for a mortgage loan.
* Free ITIN available only at participating H&R Block offices, and applies only when completing an original federal tax return (prior or current year). H&R Block does not provide immigration services. ITIN is an identification number issued by the U.S. government for tax reporting only. Having an ITIN does not change your immigration status. You are required to meet government requirements to receive your ITIN. Offer available at participating locations. Additional fees and restrictions may apply
**If the ITIN is for a dependent, the documentation provided must prove that the dependent is a U.S. National or a resident in the United States, Mexico or Canada. Dependents must meet all the other tests for qualifying child or qualifying relative.