{"id":47109,"date":"2019-11-09T09:24:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T15:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=47109"},"modified":"2024-11-14T13:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:56:56","slug":"what-is-a-w-7-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/what-is-a-w-7-form\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a W-7 Form?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The answer to the questions <em>\u201cWhat is a Form W-7?\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cWhere to send a W-7 Form?\u201d<\/em> is this\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people have heard about ITIN, or an individual taxpayer identification number, used, yet need to file a U.S. tax return. What you may not have heard of is the form you file to claim this number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ITIN and Form W-7 work hand in hand. In fact, a Form W-7 is the document to apply for an ITIN. The Form W-7 asks for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, mailing address and, if different, foreign address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your birth date and location of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your country of citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your foreign tax ID number, if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your U.S. visa number, if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other details verifying your identity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, you will need two of the following unexpired documents, or certified copies, to support the information you provide on Form W-7:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Department of State issued Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. military ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign military ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National ID card with name, address, photo, date of birth, and expiration date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. state ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign voter\u2019s registration card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical records (for a dependent under age 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School records (for a dependent student under age 18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one of the two documents must have a photo unless you are a dependent under a certain age. Some documents can establish your foreign status, identity, or both. If you have an original valid passport and are not a dependent, you may not need a second document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-details-on-form-w-7\">More details on Form W-7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/personal-tax-planning\/what-is-an-itin\/\">ITIN number<\/a> is only used for federal tax filing \u2013 it does not change your residency, right to work, or immigration status. Generally, you shouldn\u2019t apply for an ITIN via Form W-7 until you need it for a tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-send-form-w-7\">Where to send Form W-7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can file Form W-7 with your federal income tax return. A tax return accompanied by one or more W-7 forms cannot be submitted electronically or via mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-go-for-form-w-7-help\">Where to go for Form W-7 help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>H&amp;R Block also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-offices\/tax-prep\/itin-application.html\">ITIN assistance<\/a> \u2013 so leave it to a tax pro to help you complete Form W-7. Whether you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-offices\/local-offices\/#!\/en\/office-locator\/\">make an appointment<\/a>&nbsp;with one of our knowledgeable tax pros or choose one of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/\">online tax filing<\/a>&nbsp;products, you can count on H&amp;R Block to help you feel confident. 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