A confident first step
Check your eligibility, prepare Form W-7, and coordinate the tax return when required.
Let’s talkITIN APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS · NATIONWIDE
Your ITIN.
A clearer way forward.
Work directly with an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent. From your first question to your Form W-7, get personal guidance on the application, documents, and tax return.
Free initial consultation. Clear fees before we begin.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
ITINIndividual Taxpayer
Identification Number
Identification Number
Form W-7Prepared with personal guidance
Document authenticationBy a Certifying Acceptance Agent
A real person. A clear process.
IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent ITIN application & document authentication
Authorized IRS e-file Provider Electronic filing for eligible tax returns
THE CAA DIFFERENCE
Your passport matters.
So does your peace of mind.
As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, we can authenticate eligible documents, helping you avoid sending those originals to the IRS.
Document rules vary by applicant. Special limits apply to dependents and foreign military IDs. We confirm what applies before you hand over documents.
Understand the document requirementsKeep your tax filing moving
Review an expired ITIN, your filing need, and the documents for a renewal.
Let’s talkGuidance for your family
Review each applicant’s eligibility and supporting evidence, including dependent requirements.
Let’s talkLESS GUESSWORK. MORE GUIDANCE.
One clear step
at a time.
Start wherever you are. We’ll help you understand what comes next.
Book a free consultation01
Tell us your situation
New application, renewal, or a family member’s ITIN? We start with your federal tax need and check the right route.
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Get a clear document plan
Know what to bring and how authentication will work. We review eligible documents as a Certifying Acceptance Agent.
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Prepare. Review. Submit.
We prepare Form W-7 and the accompanying tax return when required, walk you through the package, and help with IRS application questions.
BEFORE WE SPEAK
A little preparation.
A better conversation.
You don’t need everything figured out to get started. Tell us what you have; we’ll help identify what’s missing.
Your reason for needing an ITIN
Passport or other identity documents you have available
Income records and the tax year you need help with
Any prior ITIN or IRS application notices
Keep passport images, tax IDs, and tax documents out of the inquiry form and WhatsApp. We’ll arrange secure document collection after the consultation.LET’S START WITH YOU
Your next step
starts here.
Tell us whether you need a new ITIN, a renewal, or help for a family member. Our team will help you plan the next step.
GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
Before you
get started.
Who can apply for an ITIN?
An ITIN is for someone who needs a U.S. taxpayer identification number for a federal tax purpose and is not eligible for a Social Security number. We review your circumstances before recommending an application.
Will I have to send my passport to the IRS?
As a Certifying Acceptance Agent, we can authenticate eligible identity documents and return them after review, so those originals do not need to go to the IRS. Exceptions apply: CAAs cannot authenticate foreign military IDs, and for dependents can authenticate only passports and birth certificates. We explain your document requirements before you proceed.
Can you help me if I live outside Houston?
Yes. We serve clients across the United States. Start with a consultation by phone or video. We will confirm how the required identity-document review and applicant interview can be completed for your situation before you book document authentication.
Do I need to file a tax return with Form W-7?
Generally, you attach a federal income tax return to Form W-7. Certain IRS exceptions allow an application without a return, with the required supporting evidence. We check which route applies and can prepare the accompanying return.
Does an ITIN let me work in the United States?
No. An ITIN is a federal tax-processing number. It does not authorize employment or change immigration status.
How much does the service cost?
Start with a free consultation. We confirm the scope and fee before work begins, including whether you need tax-return preparation, a renewal, or applications for additional family members.
Does e-file authorization mean my W-7 is filed electronically?
No. Our e-file authorization covers eligible tax returns. An ITIN application follows the IRS Form W-7 submission process; it is not an electronic application simply because we are an Authorized IRS e-file Provider.
Can you guarantee approval or a processing date?
The IRS decides whether to issue an ITIN and controls processing time. We help prepare the application and address application-related IRS questions, but cannot guarantee approval or an issue date.
Learn more from the IRS: Certifying Acceptance Agents · Applying for an ITIN. Tax N Tips is an independent tax service; IRS authorization does not imply IRS endorsement.