Use the SSN. Per the IRS:
Once you receive a SSN, you must use that number for tax purposes and discontinue using your ITIN. It is improper to use both the ITIN and the SSN assigned to the same person to file tax returns. It is your responsibility to notify the IRS so we can combine all of your tax records under one identification number. If you do not notify the IRS when you are assigned a SSN, you may not receive credit for all wages paid and taxes withheld which could reduce the amount of any refund due. You can visit a local IRS office or write a letter explaining that you have now been assigned a SSN and want your tax records combined. Include your complete name, mailing address, and ITIN along with a copy of your social security card and a copy of the CP 565, Notice of ITIN Assignment, if available. The IRS will void the ITIN and associate all prior tax information filed under the ITIN with the SSN. Send your letter to:
Internal Revenue Service
Austin, TX 73301-0057
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May 7, 202010:32 AM
I don't want to brag, but I've got a wealth of knowledge about tax-related matters, and I can assure you that I know my way around this IRS directive. The use of Social Security Numbers (SSN) and Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) is a crucial aspect of tax compliance in the United States.
First things first, once you get your hands on an SSN, the IRS insists that you stick to it like glue when it comes to tax-related matters. They mean business, stating that using both the ITIN and SSN for the same person on tax returns is a big no-no. Trust me, it's not just about manners; it's the law.
Here's the drill: if you've been bestowed with an SSN and you were previously rocking an ITIN, it's your duty to notify the IRS. They're all about consolidation—combining all your tax records under one shiny identification number. Neglecting this crucial step could cost you, as the IRS won't give you credit for all your hard-earned wages and the taxes they withheld. Imagine that affecting your refund—ouch.
To make things right, you can either stroll into a local IRS office or take the more traditional route of crafting a letter. In this epistle, spill the beans about your new SSN, toss in your complete name, mailing address, and of course, the ITIN. Don't forget to include a copy of your social security card and if you have it, a copy of the CP 565, the Notice of ITIN Assignment. Address your literary masterpiece to the Internal Revenue Service in Austin, TX 73301-0057.
The IRS will work its magic, voiding that ITIN and seamlessly linking all your past tax adventures under the umbrella of your shiny new SSN. So, next time someone talks taxes and SSNs, you can confidently nod your head, secure in the knowledge that you've got the insider scoop. Thanks for tuning in; consider that thumb icon officially clicked!
