ITIN & Certifying Acceptance Agent

Need an ITIN? Work with an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA).

Hassle Free Taxes is an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent firm in Tamarac, Florida. We help eligible individuals and families apply for or renew an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), prepare Form W-7, review required documentation, and address ITIN-related IRS notices.

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How our CAA service can help

A Certifying Acceptance Agent can provide one-stop assistance for many people who are not eligible for a Social Security Number but need an ITIN for federal tax purposes. We review the application package and help make sure the Form W-7 and supporting documents are complete before submission.

  • New ITIN applications
  • ITIN renewals
  • Form W-7 preparation and review
  • Review and authentication of qualifying identification documents under IRS CAA rules
  • Tax return preparation when a return is required with the ITIN application
  • Help with ITIN-related IRS notices and application issues

A major benefit of using a CAA

Under IRS rules, CAAs can authenticate many original identification documents and return authenticated documents after review rather than requiring the applicant to mail those originals to the IRS. Special limitations apply to certain documents, particularly documents for dependents.

CAA document rules are specific. For dependents, a CAA generally may authenticate passports and civil birth certificates; other dependent documents may need to be sent to the IRS. We will review your situation and tell you what is required.

Already received an ITIN notice?

We can also assist when the IRS requests more information, rejects an ITIN application, or sends other ITIN correspondence. Bring or securely send us every page of the notice so we can review the notice number, deadline, and requested documents.

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ITIN eligibility and documentation requirements are determined by IRS rules and the applicant's circumstances. This page provides general information and does not guarantee that an ITIN will be issued.