Can I have both SSN and ITIN?

An alien individual can’t have both an ITIN and a SSN. The SSN will become the primary number and must be used for all future filing purposes. The IRS will void the ITIN. All prior tax information under the ITIN will be associated with the new SSN.

Can you file a tax return with an ITIN?

The Individual Tax Identification Number, or ITIN, allows taxpayers who don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN) to file income tax returns. Unlike other forms of ID, ITINs only have one purpose—tax filing and reporting.

How do I update my IRS ITIN with Social Security number?

Write a letter to the IRS requesting that your ITIN be combined with your new SSN. Include your name, ITIN, Social Security number and mailing address. Make a copy of your Social Security card. Make a copy of your CP565 notice, which is the Notice of ITIN Assignment you received from the IRS when assigned your ITIN.

When do I need to change my Itin to a SSN?

Once you qualify and obtain a SSN, you are required to notify the IRS of the change and discontinue using the ITIN. Once notified, the IRS will combine your tax records and begin using your SSN. Because the IRS automatically combines all of your tax records, you do not have to file an amended return to change the ITIN to a SSN.

When is an ITIN / SSN mismatch is created?

Although an ITIN/SSN mismatch is created when electronically filing tax returns reporting wages for ITIN holders, programming changes allow acceptance of these returns. Additional information on this and other reminders for tax professionals is available on the ITIN Reminders for Tax Professionals page.

When to notify the IRS of an ITIN change?

Taxpayers who have an ITIN use the number for tax purposes, such as income reporting, filing income tax returns and contacting the IRS. Once you qualify and obtain a SSN, you are required to notify the IRS of the change and discontinue using the ITIN.

What happens if your SSN has already been used?

When you receive a message saying that your tax return was rejected because an SSN has already been used, a few things might have gone wrong. If you’ve already filed a return for this year and the IRS accepted it, the IRS will reject any other returns you try to e-file with us.