INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN NUMBER)

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a nine-digit number that always begins with the number 9 and has a 7 or 8 in the fourth digit, example 9XX-7X-XXXX.

The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
These ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have U.S. tax return and payment responsibilities under the Internal Revenue Code.  ITINs are no longer issued unless the applicant is filing an 8288b application, a U.S. federal income tax return with the application or other specific exceptions apply and must provide documentation to support the exception..
An ITIN does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security benefits or the Earned Income Tax Credit. ITINs are not valid identification outside the tax system.

Each owner will require an ITIN number, as each owner named on the DEED must file a tax return annually.

These numbers are needed to obtain licenses to rent the property, complete a W-8 form, (to avoid loosing 30% of rental income to the I.R.S.) and to file Non-resident tax returns each year, which are required by Federal Law.

How do I apply for an ITIN?
Below you will find the W-7 form as a pdf file so that we can obtain your Individual Taxpayers Identification Number/s.

Please stop by or mail the following to our Kissimmee office:

1. W-7 application form, completed. These need to be mailed or delivered to our office, as the IRS will only accept original signatures (No fax/photocopy).
2. Notarized photocopy of your passport (photo page only). These need to be mailed or photocopied in our office (and notarized).
3. A copy of your PURCHASE closing settlement statement.
4. A copy of your mortgage commitment letter or if there is no mortgage, proof that you have opened an account with a financial institution that is interest bearing. For example a bank statement or letter.