Did my ITIN expire?
THERE WERE CHANGES REGARDING ITIN (INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) STARTING JANUARY 1, 2017. FOR THE MAJORITY THERE IS NO CHANGE. HOWEVER, THOSE WHO HAVE THE NUMBERS 78 OR 79 AS THE MIDDLE NUMBERS OF YOUR ITIN WILL NEED TO RENEW THOSE NUMBERS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE HELP RENEWING YOUR NUMBER.
What should I bring to the appointment?
ALL PROOF OF INCOME, W-2, 1099, UNEMPLOYMENT, ALSO SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, OR ITIN LETTERS. DIRECT DEPOSIT INFORMATION IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR REFUND BE DEPOSITED IN A BANK ACCOUNT. THESE ARE THE BASICS.
Who can I count as a dependent?
STATED, THAT A DEPENDENT CAN BE A CLOSE RELATIVE THAT YOU SUPPORT OR ANY PERSON THAT YOU SUPPORT THAT LIVES WITH YOU.
Do I need to make an appointment?
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IT ALLOWS PRIVACY WHEN TALKING ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT MATTERS.
Do you give free estimates?
NO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ESTIMATE YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY A FEE.
Why should I use direct deposit?
IT IS THE SAFEST, FASTEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO RECEIVE YOUR REFUND.
If I have a baby who was born last year can I claim him or her on my taxes?
ABSOLUTELY! IF THEY WERE BORN DURING THE YEAR THE QUALIFY FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
How far back can I do my taxes and get a refund?
YOU CAN GO BACK 3 YEARS FROM THE DUE DATE AND STILL RECEIVE A REFUND.
Can I use my last check stub to do my taxes?
YOU SHOULD NOT! ONLY IF YOU HAVE MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN THE W-2 AND THE EMPLOYER WILL NOT COOPERATE.
Is it true that you can no longer obtain an ITIN?
NO, YOU CAN STILL OBTAIN ITINS BUT THEY ARE NOW VALID FOR 5 YEARS.
Who can obtain an ITIN?
INDIVIDUALS THAT LIVE IN THE USA.
What do you need to obtain an ITIN?
YOU NEED ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION PROVING YOUR IDENTITY AND RESIDENCY.
Why pay an accountant to do your taxes?
WITH PAYMENT THERE IS RESPONSIBILITY. YOU WILL HAVE THE CONFIDENCE THAT IT IS DONE CORRECTLY.