IRS ITIN Tax Number For Amazon Sellers

Once you have understood the benefits and have fulfilled the eligibility requirements of obtaining an ITIN, you can submit the application for it either through mail, in-person or through an IRS acceptance agent. Whichever method you choose, the procedure of submission will remain the same. If you have decided to apply for an ITIN number for Amazon sellers, then here's how you proceed.



For help applying for your ITIN number call 407-344-1012 or visit www.itinnumberonline.com

1.    Through Mail

Firstly, ITIN applications cannot be submitted on the internet. Download and print the latest version of the W-7 form from the official website of the IRS. There are 8 boxes from 'a' to 'h' and you need to tick the correct box or boxes, to explain the reason for which you are submitting the W-7 form.

As a general rule check the boxes 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f' or 'g' on the W-7, because you will be filing for a federal tax return as well. The W-7 records your biographical information. Non-resident aliens who are filling the W-7 should check the boxes 'a' and 'h' for tax treaty benefits.

If you fill the W-7 incorrectly or check the wrong boxes, you might get a temporary ITIN number for Amazon sellers. So make sure you fill the W-7 form correctly and attentively. Here is a brief explanation for what each box means. However, do not leave any section of the form blank; write down 'NA' (Not Available) for any field which is not applicable to you.

• Box 'a' is for a non-resident alien who wants to get an ITIN in order to claim a tax treaty benefit. This is valid for the residents of those countries with whom the U.S. has an income tax treaty. If you are going to check this box, make sure to check box 'h' as well.


• Box 'b' is for a non-resident alien who will be filing a tax return. This tax is compulsory to notify the IRS of an income, which is being generated from a business or a trade in the U.S. This box is also checked if only a tax refund is required.


• Box 'c' is for those non-resident aliens who have been living and working illegally in the U.S. Although the USCIS has not given them permission to work, such individuals are still required to file a tax return.


• Box'd' is for the dependents of a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien. These individuals are not eligible to receive an SSN. The dependents of U.S. military personnel are not required to submit an original or certified copy of their identification document though.


• Box 'e' is for the spouse of a U.S. citizen or resident alien. The spouse may or may not be a resident alien and is ineligible for an SSN, but who is not subject to filing a tax return. The alien can also choose to file a U.S. tax return in a joint effort with their spouse. In such cases, this box needs to be checked.


• Box 'f' is for a non-resident alien professor, student or researcher who has temporarily come to the U.S. to teach at a recognized educational institution, to attend a course or degree or to carry out research. If this box is being checked, you need to submit your passport with a valid U.S. visa.


• Box 'g' is for the spouse or dependent of a person holding a valid U.S. visa. Such individuals are dependent on a tax return, but are not eligible to get an SSN. They have entered the U.S. with a non-resident person holding a U.S. visa. When checking this box, make sure to attach a photocopy of your visa with the W-7 form.


• Box 'h' is for situations that have not been described in the previous boxes. If any of the reasons mentioned through box 'a' to 'g' are not applicable to you, check this box and describe your reason in detail for requesting an ITIN. Remember to attach supporting documentation as well.   

Afterwards, you need to attach a valid federal tax return to the W-7 application along with a set of supporting documents such as your genuine proof of identity like a valid passport or certified copies of the like. Furthermore, since you are an Amazon seller, you will also need to provide an official letter by Amazon for the purpose of an ITIN. You can request for the letter by contacting Amazon directly.

Please note that the IRS does not accept notarized copies of the passport anymore for the application of an ITIN number for Amazon sellers; instead, you have to submit copies of your identifying documents which have been certified by the issuing agency of the IRS.

The IRS also accepts original identification documents and has released a list of 13 documents that are accepted. These documents will be returned within 60 days of processing the W-7 form. The documents are listed below.

• A stand-alone passport


• Civil birth certificate (For dependents under 18 only)


• Foreign driver's license


• National identification card (Name, Date of birth, Address, expiration date, and Photo must be visible)


• U.S. State identification


• U.S. military identification card


• U.S. driver's license


• Foreign military identification card


• Foreign voter's registration card


• Medical records (For dependents under 6 only)


• Visa


• USCIS photo identification


• School records (For dependents under 14 only, under 18 if a student)

You can then mail the completed application to the IRS. Since you are mailing your tax return form as an attachment to the W-7 form, don't send it to the address listed in the form 1040A, 1040 (the tax return form; also known as the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return), or 1040EZ.

Instead, mail the W-7, the tax return form, and the original or certified copies of your identification and foreign status documents to this address:

Internal Revenue Service

Austin Service Center

ITIN Operation

Austin, TX 78714-9342

P.O. Box 149342

An application for the ITIN number for Amazon sellers can be made anytime during the year as there is no restriction. However, you have to ensure the tax return is filed before its due date; otherwise, you might be liable to pay a penalty.

Once your application is received, it will be verified and if you are eligible for an ITIN, a letter will be issued by the IRS containing your ITIN within a period of six weeks. If you don't receive a letter within the allotted time, you can call the IRS hotline for information on your application status.



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