01
PLATFORM VERIFICATION
Support your U.S. tax identity
Some payment and ecommerce platforms request a personal U.S.
taxpayer identification number during tax or identity verification.
Depending on the account and applicant, an ITIN may be accepted when
the individual is not eligible for an SSN.
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02
FEDERAL TAX FILING
File an individual U.S. tax return
When a nonresident individual has a federal tax-filing requirement but
is not eligible for an SSN, an ITIN provides the taxpayer identification
number used on forms such as Form 1040-NR.
03
U.S. BANKING
Strengthen your banking documents
Some U.S. banks request an ITIN as part of their personal identity or
tax-verification process, including certain in-branch applications.
Requirements vary by bank, account type and applicant.