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An ITIN consists of nine digits, beginning with the number nine (i.e. , 9XX-XX-XXXX) .1 Since 1996, the IRS has issued ITINs to taxpayers and their dependents who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number (SSN) .  \nWhy does the IRS issue ITINs?  \nAll wage earners—regardless of their immigration status—are required to pay federal taxes. The IRS provides ITINs to people who are ineligible for an SSN so that they can comply with tax laws.  \nWho uses an ITIN?  \nTaxpayers who file their tax return with an ITIN include undocumented immigrants and their dependents as well as some people who are lawfully present in the U.S. , such as certain survivors of domestic violence, Cuban and Haitian entrants, student visa–holders, and certain spouses and children of individuals with employment visas. As of January 2021, the IRS reported that there were 5.4 million active ITINS.2  \nOnce a person who has been issued an ITIN is eligible to apply for an SSN, the person may no longer use the ITIN.  \nWhat is an ITIN used for?  \nITINs are issued by the IRS specifically as a means to pay federal taxes. While the IRS issues them solely for this purpose, ITINs may sometimes be accepted for other purposes, such as for opening an interest-bearing bank account, in employment dispute settlements, or for obtaining a mortgage.  \nWhy do undocumented immigrants need an ITIN?  \nIn addition to being required to pay taxes, immigrants benefit from filing income tax returns because:  \n1 Although all ITINs begin with the number “9,” not all taxpayer identification numbers (TINs) starting with the number“9” are ITINs. For example, when a taxpayer files taxes without any TIN (i.e. , without an SSN or ITIN), the IRS will issue a temporary IRS number (IRSN) for the taxpayer, which also begins with the number “9,” that is used for internal identification purposes until the taxpayer provides a permanent TIN. Unlike IRSNs and other TINs beginning with the number “9,” the fourth and fifth numbers in a 9-digit ITIN will always range from 70-88, 90-92, or 94-99. This is important to verify in cases where a taxpayer may mistakenly believe they are using an ITIN.  \n2 Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration,“Administration of the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Program.” Report Number: 2022-40-013. January 26, 2022. 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