ITIN: The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Ceiba is a leader in meeting the asset building needs of immigrants in Philadelphia. It is the only community organization in the City to provide help to people who apply for ITINs (Individual Tax Identification Numbers) and to do so as a Certifying Acceptance Agent. Ceiba’s acceptance agents review and validate ITIN applicant's documents proving foreign status. By presenting documents to an acceptance agent, applicants avoid having to mail original documents to the IRS.
The ITIN allows immigrants without Social Security numbers to file their taxes and more easily access some mainstream financial services like bank accounts. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services considers paying taxes “good moral character.” Undocumented parents of US born children need to present their tax returns as proof of income when their US citizen children apply for financial aid for higher education or for other government programs.
ITIN Assistance in Philadelphia / Asistencia en Filadelfia con la aplicación para el ITIN
Ceiba offers ITIN application assistance in Philadelphia every Monday. People in the Philadelphia area can call (215) 634-4846 to request an appointment. For information about applying for your ITIN with Ceiba, read Ceiba's ITIN brochure (in English).
Ceiba ofrece asitencia con la aplicación para el número ITIN en nuestras oficinas en Filadelfia todos los lunes. Los habitantes del área de Filadelfia pueden llamar al (215) 634-4846 para hacer una cita. Para información sobre como solicitar su número ITIN con Ceiba, lea el folleto de Ceiba (en español).
Do you live outside of the Philadelphia area? ¿Vive usted fuera del área de Filadelfia?
Please see the official IRS website to find ITIN application assistance near you. Avoid scams: You cannot apply for the ITIN online. ITIN applications must be submitted with an income tax return. For additional information about the ITIN, download the IRS ITIN guide: Understanding Your IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Favor de visitar el sitio web del IRS para buscar asistencia en su área. Evite estafas: No se puede solicitar el ITIN por internet. Su declaración de impuestos tiene que acompañar la aplicación para el ITIN. Para más información sobre el número ITIN, vea la guía del IRS sobre el ITIN: Entendiendo Su IRS Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente
