Wednesday, April 14, 2010

IRS reaches out to immigrants

People who are supposed to pay taxes but are not eligible for SS numbers (including undocumented workers) can get an ITIN from the IRS. Legal status is not asked. - - Donna Poisl

Offers tax ID numbers for those who lack Social Security number

Stephen Wall, Staff Writer

As Tax Day approaches, more and more illegal immigrants are coming out of the shadows and filing tax returns.

Undocumented workers are doing so to show the government they are hardworking contributors to society who are worthy of legal residency and citizenship if immigration reform becomes a reality.

The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is used by the IRS to help people pay taxes even if they don't have a Social Security number.
The ITIN was created by the IRS in 1996.
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