What if you don't want to use your SSN any more can you apply for an ITIN and just begin using that? When your hired on a job would it be illegal to use an ITIN instead of your issued SSN?
2007-05-10 10:18:25 · 4 answers · asked by Frogster 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You should not have both. The ITIN is just for use if there is some reason you cannot qualify for a social security number. Once you have a social security number the ITIN becomes null and void.
2007-05-10 10:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to work with an ITIN. They are only used for tax reporting purposes. ITINs are issued by the IRS, not Social Security. You are suppose to have a valid SSN to have a job in the US. Even then, not all SSNs are valid for employment.
2007-05-13 18:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Amy F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you CANNOT have both. If you have a SSN, you are not eligible for an ITIN. If you apply for one, it will be denied.
Right from the W-7 form:
Do not submit this form if you have, or are eligible to obtain, a U.S. social security number (SSN).
2007-05-10 10:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Once you have a SSN, you can not even apply for a ITIN.
Why would you want to?
2007-05-10 10:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋