What is a Certifying Acceptance Agent?
A Certifying Acceptance Agent is a person or an entity (business or organization) who, pursuant to a written agreement with the IRS, is authorized to assist individuals and other foreign persons who do not qualify for a Social Security Number but who still need a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to file a Form 1040 …
How do I find an acceptance agent?
Where can I find an Acceptance Agent? There are thousands of Passport Acceptance Facilities, located in government facilities such as post offices and courthouses. You can find a convenient facility at http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/.
How do you become a CAA agent?
Steps to Become a CAA:
- Complete Forensic Document Training course. Receive certificates of completion by mail.
- Complete IRS ITIN Tax Law training. Print and sign last slide.
- Complete CAA application Form 13551.
- Complete fingerprint cards (If not ERO, EA, CPA, Attorney, etc)
- Mail all items to:
How much does a Certified Acceptance Agent charge for ITIN?
The cost for CAA services depends upon whether we prepare the tax return that supports the ITIN request. The cost is less if we prepare the tax return. The fee is $50 for the Form W-7 application and $75 per applicant for the CAA services. There will be costs for mailing documents to the IRS if required.
How do you become a Certified Acceptance agent?
How to Become an Acceptance Agent Step 1: Complete Form 13551, Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program, and attach the fingerprint card. Step 2: Complete the mandatory Acceptance Agent training, then print, sign and submit the certification form.
How to become IRS certifying acceptance agent?
and attach the fingerprint card.
How to become an ITIN acceptance agent?
In order to become an ITIN Acceptance Agent, you have to complete four key steps: Complete the mandatory Acceptance Agent Training Fill out Form 13551 and attach the fingerprint card Attach the certification form for each person listed in block 5 of the application Undergo forensic training and submit the original certificate of completion along with Form 13551
What is IRS acceptance agent program?
Acceptance Agents are individuals or organizations that are authorized by the IRS to help people in obtaining ITINs. Their job is to find out whether a taxpayer is eligible to get a social security number or not. If not, the taxpayer is advised to proceed with the application Form W-7 for individual taxpayer identification number.