ITIN Application & Renewal in Dallas — Keep Your Passport in Hand
Getting an ITIN shouldn’t mean mailing your original passport away and hoping it comes back. As a Certifying Acceptance Agent, we verify your documents right here in our office — so you never let them out of your sight, and your application is done right the first time.
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No mailing
Fewer rejections
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What an ITIN is — and who needs one
An ITIN is a tax processing number for people who must file U.S. taxes but can’t get a Social Security Number. It doesn’t affect your immigration status and doesn’t authorize work — it simply lets you meet your tax responsibilities, claim eligible family members, and build a clean, documented record.
Filing without an SSN
You need to file a U.S. return but aren’t eligible for a Social Security Number.
Spouses & dependents
You’re claiming a spouse or child on your return who needs a number.
Renewing an ITIN
Your ITIN expired or the IRS sent a renewal notice before your next filing.
What you can do with an ITIN
An ITIN is more useful than most people realize. Once you have one, you can:
File your taxes & stay compliant
Meet your federal filing responsibilities and keep a clean record year after year.
Claim eligible dependents & credits
Certain credits, like the Credit for Other Dependents, may become available to your family.
Open a bank account
Many banks and credit unions accept an ITIN to open checking or savings accounts.
Build a documented history
A consistent filing record can matter for future financial and immigration steps.
The Certifying Acceptance Agent difference
Most people apply by mailing original documents to the IRS and waiting. As a CAA, we’re authorized to verify your originals in person and certify them for you — a real advantage for something as important as your passport.
- You keep your original passport and IDs
- Documents verified and certified in our office
- Fewer rejections from missing or wrong paperwork
- New applications and renewals both handled
- We prepare the tax return that goes with it
- Everything explained in your language
Documents you'll typically need
A valid passport is usually the one document that proves both your identity and foreign status. If you don’t have a passport, a specific combination of other government-issued documents can work instead. We confirm your exact list before your visit, so you bring the right things once and don’t waste a trip.
How the process works
1
Free review
We confirm you qualify and what to bring.
2
Verify in office
We check and certify your originals — you keep them.
3
Prepare & submit
We package your ITIN request with your return.
4
Follow through
We track it and let you know the moment it’s issued.
ITIN questions, answered
An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a tax processing number the IRS issues to people who need to file U.S. taxes but aren't eligible for a Social Security Number. It's used only for federal tax purposes.
People filing a U.S. tax return without an SSN, plus certain spouses and dependents claimed on a return. If you're unsure whether you qualify, we'll review your situation for free.
No — and that's the point. As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA), we verify your original documents in our office and certify them for you. You keep your passport in hand instead of mailing it to the IRS and waiting weeks.
For most people a valid passport is the single document that proves both identity and foreign status. If you don't have one, a specific combination of other documents can work. We confirm exactly what you need before your appointment so nothing is wasted.
Processing times vary with the IRS, but many applications are completed within about seven to eleven weeks. Applying correctly the first time — which is where a CAA helps — avoids the delays that rejections cause.
The most common reasons are missing or wrong documents, no tax return attached when one is required, or an expired ITIN not renewed in time. As a CAA we verify everything up front and package it correctly, which is exactly how we keep your application from bouncing back.
Yes. If your ITIN expired or you received a renewal notice, we prepare the renewal so your next return isn't delayed or your credits reduced.
File your taxes and stay compliant, claim eligible dependents and certain credits, and build a documented tax history. Many banks also accept an ITIN to open an account.
Completely. We're fully bilingual and guide you through every form and requirement in English or Español.
Start your ITIN request
Tell us a little about your situation and the best way to reach you. We’ll confirm whether you qualify and what documents to bring — no passport in the mail, ever.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 (972) 803 6702 or visit us in Oak Cliff. Se habla español.
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