getting a SS# or ITIN

[Carie_Azan 35]

I don't know why you would want an ITIN at this point but I do want to point out that if you did there is no need to send your original documents (passport) to the IRS in the mail. You can take them to a local IRS taxpayer assistance service center where they will verify the documents on the spot and return them to you. There are 3 such offices in Maryland: Baltimore, Landover, and Wheaton. Of course at the same time you would file your W-7, which is the application for the ITIN, and your tax return. So if your 2012 tax return is already filed correctly, then generally you can not apply for the ITIN until you are ready to file your next tax return, which would be next year.

thanks.

cant get a SS#, so we need an ITIN to add him to the bank account. jsut told again by MAIN SS we are AGAIN not eligible for either. we need work authorization first.

thanks.

cant get a SS#, so we need an ITIN to add him to the bank account. jsut told again by MAIN SS we are AGAIN not eligible for either. we need work authorization first.

Also, its not me who needs a SS, i am a USC, its my husband. I have all the info I need, thanks!

[slvrfx576 15]

thanks.

cant get a SS#, so we need an ITIN to add him to the bank account. jsut told again by MAIN SS we are AGAIN not eligible for either. we need work authorization first.

Also, its not me who needs a SS, i am a USC, its my husband. I have all the info I need, thanks!

There is no legal requirement for a an SSN or ITIN to open a bank account. But most banks think that there is. I know that Banco Popular here in Chicago does not require it. Another member has mentioned USAA as not asking for it. Do a search here on VJ and I think you may come up with a bank or credit union in your area that actually knows the law and will open an account for you two.

[Carie_Azan 35]

I don't know why you would want an ITIN at this point but I do want to point out that if you did there is no need to send your original documents (passport) to the IRS in the mail. You can take them to a local IRS taxpayer assistance service center where they will verify the documents on the spot and return them to you. There are 3 such offices in Maryland: Baltimore, Landover, and Wheaton. Of course at the same time you would file your W-7, which is the application for the ITIN, and your tax return. So if your 2012 tax return is already filed correctly, then generally you can not apply for the ITIN until you are ready to file your next tax return, which would be next year.

I stated above why i need an ITIN, and its for my HISBAND, not myself. I work full time so am unable to visit these locations.

My taxes have nothing to do with this. this is ot for me. my taxes have LONG been complete.

Also, FYI if you are not eligible to reveive a SS card, you can apply for an ITIN.

[Carie_Azan 35]

wait wait.

the POE date was 2013-08-23

I say go again on 9 September, give over a SS-5 application, and ask the clerk to perform a SAVE database lookup.

IMO, it's too early, when you went in to apply, all of the clerks could not find him in the SAVE database system.

THANK YOU DARNELL!!!! for the 5969403th time. he was found in the database and the card will arrive in 7-10 business days. so sad you have to show these jerks what to do! thanks again, we really appreciate it!!

[Darnell 8,479]

Cool ! Remember, if you go back the next day, they will give you the # or will tell you of any problems.