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…
Author: Tony Martinez
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…
🧾 SSN vs. ITIN: When Should a Worker Get Each?
🟢 A Worker Should Apply for an SSN if They Are: Authorized to work in the U.S., such as: 👉 These individuals must have an…
Can an employer apply for an ITIN on behalf of an employee?
Short answer: No — an employer cannot apply for an ITIN on behalf of a worker (employee). Here’s the IRS-correct explanation 👇 ✅ Who applies…