ITIN Application — Certified Acceptance Agent
Apply for your ITIN without ever mailing your original documents to the IRS.
About this service
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number lets you file taxes and meet federal requirements when you are not eligible for a Social Security number. As a Certified Acceptance Agent, Avance is authorized by the IRS to verify your supporting documents directly in our offices and issue a Certificate of Accuracy. That means your passport, your birth certificate, and your identification never leave your hands — we submit certified copies on your behalf.
Why Avance
Why people choose us for this.
Most preparers cannot do this. Sending original identity documents through the mail to the IRS is a risk many families understandably refuse to take, and processing can take months. As a Certified Acceptance Agent, we remove that risk entirely.
Where we serve you
Available at all three CT offices.
This service requires an in-person visit. Walk in during business hours or book a specific time — whichever works for you.
FAQ
Common questions.
An ITIN is a nine-digit number the IRS issues so people who are not eligible for a Social Security number can still file a tax return and comply with federal law. It is commonly needed by people filing with a foreign status, spouses and dependents being claimed on a return, and individuals who earn income in the United States without work authorization tied to an SSN. An ITIN is used only for taxes — it does not grant work permission or immigration status.
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