Employers cannot accept an ITIN as a valid employee identification for work eligibility. The IRS will penalize companies and resident and non-resident aliens who use ITINs for U.S. employment verification purposes. Anyone assigned an ITIN who becomes eligible to work in the U.S. must apply for a social security card.

Does TurboTax accept ITIN number?

Yes, TurboTax and the e-file system accept ITIN. When prompted for your Social Security number, simply enter your ITIN instead. Because it’s in the same 9-digit format as a Social Security number, you will be able to enter it without any problems.

Is my ITIN linked to my SSN?

An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number “9”, formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN).

What’s the toll free number to contact the IRS?

Call the toll-free IRS telephone number for a personal tax matter. This number is 1-800-829-1040. The business hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in your local time zone. [1] This line if only for individuals who have questions about their own taxes.

How to contact the IRS for personal tax matters?

1 Call the toll-free IRS telephone number for a personal tax matter. This number is 1-800-829-1040. The business hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in your local time zone.

How do I call the IRS to get my tax refund?

When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: “Refund”, or it will send you to an automated phone line. So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for “personal income tax” instead. Then press 1 for “form, tax history, or payment”. Then press 3 “for all other questions.”

Is there any way to get help from the IRS?

The IRS has indicated that live phone assistance continues to be limited due to the coronavirus pandemic. You can expect long wait times to get through to staff. You might use the time to see whether you can find the answer online. 1 You can also contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) for tax questions that you’re unable to resolve.