What is social security number for tax?

Question

Recently I have registered myself with the PayPerPost. But I am facing a problem here. I don't know where to get the social security number for tax. Is there anyone kind to tell me? For your information, I am a Malaysian.

Answer 1

See

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html

Answer 2

To have a Social Security Number you must be a citizen or resident of the United States of America or its territories. If you are not a citizen or resident then state non-citizen or resident and the purchase should go through.
If you are a citizen or resident of the United States of America then contact the Social Secucurity office on the web or locial if possible. If you claim to be a Sovereign Citizen than you should plain to encounter problems. The government of the United States of America hates these people.

Answer 3

This is from the IRS website

ITIN

An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number "9", formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN).

To obtain an ITIN, you must complete IRS Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (PDF) . The Form W-7 requires documentation substantiating foreign/alien status and true identity for each individual. You may either mail the documentation, along with the Form W-7, to the address shown in the Form W-7 Instructions, present it at IRS walk-in offices, or process your application through an Acceptance Agent authorized by the IRS. Form W-7(SP), Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (PDF) is available for use by Spanish speakers.

Acceptance Agents are entities (colleges, financial institutions, accounting firms, etc.) who are authorized by the IRS to assist applicants in obtaining ITINs. They review the applicant's documentation and forward the completed Form W-7 to IRS for processing.

NOTE: You cannot claim the earned income credit using an ITIN.

Foreign persons who are individuals should apply for a social security number (SSN, if permitted) on Form SS-5 with the Social Security Administration, or should apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on Form W-7. Effective immediately, each ITIN applicant must now:

Apply using the revised Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; and
Attach a federal income tax return to the Form W-7.
Applicants who meet an exception to the requirement to file a tax return (see the instructions for Form W-7) must provide documentation to support the exception.

New W-7/ITIN rules were issued on December 17, 2003. For a summary of those rules, please see the new Form W-7 and its instructions.

For more detailed information on ITINs, refer to:

ITIN FAQ's in English
ITIN FAQ's in Spanish
Obtaining an ITIN from Abroad
Reminders for Tax Professionals
ITIN's and FIRPTA Tax Forms
December, 2003 Revisions to ITIN Process
ITIN Products
Filing Forms W-2 and 1042-S Without Payee TIN’s
Acceptance Agent Program for ITIN’s
How to Become an Acceptance Agent for IRS ITIN Numbers
Publication 1915, Understanding Your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (PDF)

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96696,00.html#itin

Answer 4

You should check this out. Go to IRS.GOV and forms; obtain a W-7 and apply for a TIN (TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) in lieu of a SS#.

Answer 5

As a non-US citizen, you cannot get one unless you are a legal resident of the US.