Can an ITIN holder claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
Short answer: ❌ No — an ITIN holder cannot claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Here’s the rule that tax professionals (like you and…
Author: Tony Martinez
Can an undocumented worker be deported for applying for an ITIN?
This is a very important question — especially for you as someone who works with undocumented taxpayers through your trabajo in tax preparation (like what…
Step-by-Step Process to Become a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)
Below is the Step-by-Step Process to Become a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) so your tax professionals can legally submit ITIN applications on behalf of clients…
Become a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)
This is a great revenue stream for your offices. As a CAA, you can: ✅ Verify passports (no need to mail originals)✅ Submit W-7 packages…
⚠️ Payroll Risks: Paying an ITIN Worker as an Employee
This is where employers get into trouble. If an employer: ❌ Hires someone without SSN❌ Pays them through payroll❌ Issues a W-2 using an ITIN…