Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

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).  Karim & Associates is a Certifying Acceptance Agent. What this means for you is that you do not have to ship your identifying documents to the IRS. This is a same day services that can only be done in office. You would have to bring your identifying documentation for yourself and your dependent if applies. Once the process is complete, we will send your documentation to the IRS ITIN department by certified mail.