Do I need to mail my physical original passport to the IRS?

No. With HynoGo's certified review procedure, we verify and certify your passport documentation locally, eliminating the substantial risk and disruption of mailing your original passport to the IRS in Texas.

How long does the IRS take to issue an ITIN?

The IRS Submission Processing Center in Austin, TX typically takes 6 to 8 weeks to review and approve Form W-7 applications. During the annual peak tax season (January–April), processing times can extend to 10 to 14 weeks.

Does getting an ITIN give me the legal right to work in the US?

No. An ITIN is strictly a tax processing number issued by the IRS for federal tax administration pursuant to IRC § 6109. It does not grant US immigration status, work authorization, or entitlement to Social Security benefits.

Yes. Under the PATH Act, ITINs expire if not utilized on a US federal income tax return at least once in three consecutive tax years. HynoGo provides guidance to help you maintain active status.

Is an ITIN required to open a US LLC or get an EIN?

No. You do NOT need an ITIN to form a US LLC or receive an EIN. An EIN is a business tax ID obtained using Form SS-4. An ITIN is an individual identifier that you can apply for subsequently if required.

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Certified ITIN Application (IRS Form W-7)

Official IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number application handled with certified identity review.

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a nine-digit tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to IRC § 6109. It enables non-resident aliens with US tax obligations or LLC ownership to satisfy federal withholding regulations, file Form 1040-NR, and verify identity on payment processors without a Social Security Number.

Complete IRS Form W-7 statutory drafting and exception documentation

Certified passport verification (eliminates mailing original passports)

Statutory tax basis establishment (LLC partnership or 1040-NR filing)

Direct submission and active IRS tracking until CP 565 notice issuance

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Statutory Definition & IRC § 6109 Authority

Under Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulation § 301.6109-1, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is issued exclusively to individuals who are required to have a US taxpayer identification number for federal tax purposes but who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration. An ITIN does not authorize work in the United States, provide Social Security benefits, or alter immigration status.