ITIN Services — IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent
Identity document verification in person. No mailing your passport to the IRS. CAA #P00812478.
All Tax & Books is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent in Jacksonville (CAA #P00812478) for Form W-7 ITIN applications. For primary and secondary applicants, eligible original identity documents can be authenticated in person and returned immediately after review; dependent-document rules are more limited under IRS guidance.
New clients: complete the intake form. Existing clients: use the private upload link already sent to your email.
IRS Authorized: We Verify Your Passport In Person
As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA #P00812478), Elton Kasma is authorized by the Internal Revenue Service to review and authenticate permitted identity documents for an ITIN application. For documents a CAA is allowed to authenticate, the originals are returned after review rather than mailed to the IRS. Dependent-document exceptions apply.
No mailing your passport. No waiting weeks. No risk of lost documents.
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What Is an ITIN?
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS for individuals who need to file a U.S. tax return but do not have and are not eligible for a Social Security Number. ITINs are used by nonresident aliens, their spouses and dependents, and certain resident aliens who have a filing or reporting requirement.
Who Needs an ITIN?
You may need an ITIN if you are a nonresident alien required to file a U.S. tax return, a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen or resident alien being claimed on a tax return, a nonresident alien claiming a tax treaty benefit, a foreign national with U.S. rental income, or a nonresident alien filing a joint return under a Section 6013(g) election. An ITIN does not authorize work in the United States and does not affect immigration status.
ITIN Services
- ITIN application preparation (Form W-7)
- ITIN renewal support
- Identity document authentication for primary and secondary applicants — we authenticate all IRS-accepted ID documents on-site (except foreign military IDs)
- Family ITIN applications — spouses and dependents
- Nonresident tax return preparation when required for ITIN eligibility
Dependent applications — important limitation: For dependent ITIN applicants, IRS rules are narrower. A CAA can authenticate the passport and civil birth certificate on-site. Other supporting identification documents for dependents (medical records, school records, etc.) may still need to be submitted to the IRS as originals or as copies certified by the issuing agency. We will review your specific dependent documentation during the appointment and confirm which documents can be authenticated in person and which must go to the IRS.
How the CAA Process Works
You bring your supporting documents to an in-person appointment. As a Certifying Acceptance Agent, Elton Kasma reviews the original documents or issuing-agency-certified copies, authenticates the documents the IRS permits a CAA to authenticate, completes Form W-7 and the required Form W-7(COA), and submits the ITIN application package for processing. Authenticated documents are returned after review. For dependents, a CAA can authenticate the passport and civil birth certificate; other required supporting documents may still have to be sent to the IRS as originals or issuing-agency-certified copies. The IRS generally states about seven weeks for processing, or nine to eleven weeks during peak processing periods or for applications filed from overseas.
ITIN Renewals
Renew an ITIN only if it is expired and needed for a federal tax return. ITINs expire after three consecutive tax years without use on a federal tax return. ITINs issued before 2013 that have never been renewed have also expired; a middle-digit range alone does not establish whether an ITIN needs renewal. Submit Form W-7 with the federal tax return unless an IRS exception applies. A spouse or dependent claimed for an allowable tax benefit must attach the return and any required schedule or form. We verify eligible original identification documents in person as a Certifying Acceptance Agent; dependent-document limitations still apply.
Dependent and Spouse ITINs
If you are claiming a spouse or dependent who does not have a Social Security Number, each person needs their own ITIN. We prepare family ITIN applications together so all forms are submitted as a package with the associated tax return. For dependents under 18, a birth certificate and passport are the standard documents. For spouses, a passport and any applicable marriage certificate or civil status document may be required.
What to Bring
- Valid passport (original — we verify in person and return it to you)
- National ID card (if applicable)
- Birth certificate (if applying for dependents)
- Prior tax return (if available)
- Supporting tax documentation (W-2, 1099, etc.)
Document handling: Do not send passports, IDs, or immigration records through the website contact form or as ordinary email attachments. After you submit the Client Intake form, use the private job-specific Upload Documents link emailed by All Tax & Books for preliminary copies and other requested files. Keep the email and do not forward the link. For CAA authentication, uploaded copies do not replace examination of the original or an issuing-agency-certified copy when required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get an ITIN? The IRS generally states about seven weeks for ITIN processing, or nine to eleven weeks during peak processing periods or for applications filed from overseas. Using a Certifying Acceptance Agent allows permitted original documents, including a passport when eligible for CAA authentication, to be returned after review instead of mailed to the IRS.
Can I file my tax return while waiting for the ITIN? Your tax return is submitted together with the W-7 application. The IRS processes the ITIN first, then processes the attached return.
Do I need to be in Jacksonville? The passport verification appointment must be in person, but we are mobile throughout Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau Counties. We come to you if needed. If your documents require certified translation or notarization, we can handle everything in the same appointment.
Related Services
Many ITIN clients also need immigration form preparation, certified translations, or notarization. We can coordinate all of these services together.