W7 for ITIN and Manual / Paper Return.

Here are some additional steps for including a W-7 with your tax return:

• attach a copy of your Form W-7 (along with the necessary supporting documents) to your tax return (For the supporting documents, one option is to get a certified copy of their passport which will need to be included with your tax return filing)
• What documents are acceptable as proof of identity and foreign status?

  IRS streamlined the number of documents the agency accepts as proof of identity and foreign status to obtain an ITIN. There are 13 acceptable documents. Each document must be current and contain an expiration date. IRS will accept documents issued within 12 months of the application if no expiration date is normally available.  Documents must also show your name and photograph, and support your claim of foreign status. Below is the list of the only acceptable documents:

  • Passport (stand alone document)
  • National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date)
  • U.S. driver's license
  • Civil birth certificate (required for dependents under 18 years of age)
  • Foreign driver's license
  • U.S. state identification card
  • Foreign voter's registration card
  • U.S. military identification card
  • Foreign military identification card
  • Visa
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
  • Medical records (dependents only - under 6)
  • School records (dependents only - under 14, under 18 if a student)

  Here is a link to the IRS on ITIN - Frequently Asked Questions

• mail or visit an agent -
• include a printed copy of your Return with the SSN information left blank
• if review has errors for missing SSN only, skip to file tab
• select "file by mail" and print out your return
• file the paper copy of your tax return along with Form W-7 and supporting documents to the IRS.
• According to the IRS, because you are filing your tax return as an attachment to your (ITIN) application, you should not mail your return to the address listed in the Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ instructions. Instead, send your return, Form W-7 and proof of identity and foreign status documents to:
  
       Internal Revenue Service
       Austin Service Center
       ITIN Operation
       P.O. Box 149342
       Austin, TX 78714-9342 
  
  You may also apply using the services of an IRS-authorized Acceptance Agent or visit some key IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in lieu of mailing your information to the IRS in Austin