PIM Savvy's ITIN Services (Free Assistance)
You can apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in-person using PIM Savvy’s IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) services. We are certified by the IRS to bring Individual Identification Number (ITIN) application and renewal/reactivation services to our free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. All ITIN services and VITA (free tax prep services) are by appointment only.
Appointments begin 1/24/25. Contact us today.
ITIN Services Free Assistance at our VITA Sites
In partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), PIM Savvy will assist alien individuals and other foreign persons in obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) from the IRS. Our Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) services will prevent ITIN applicants from having to mail proof of identity and foreign status documents to the IRS. After processing, the IRS will issue the ITIN through the mail.
PIM Savvy VITA will offer ITIN application and renewal appointments at our Renton office as well as special events with our community partners in King County and Snohomish County. More details to follow:
- PIM Savvy’s Certifying Acceptance Agents provide FREE assistance to help in the completion and submission of Form W-7 to apply or renew/reactivate an Individual Identification Number (ITIN). We have appointments at our Renton office, and our other VITA sites and special events. Our VITA site is conveniently open year-round.
- PIM Savvy VITA will first help you prepare your federal tax return at one of our VITA sites or at special VITA events. Your tax return is needed to submit an ITIN application. The Form W-7 will be completed at the same time.
- PIM Savvy is dedicated to the financial development and workforce of low to moderate-income individuals residing in Washington, primarily King and Snohomish counties. In addition to helping the community with Free Tax Prep Services,
- PIM Savvy provides free help with ITIN applications and renewals/reactivations at our IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, by appointment only. PIM Savvy VITA is the ONLY VITA site in the state of Washington that offers CAA services!
Using Certifying Acceptance Agent services offers convenience and a smoother application process. We will help you complete Form W-7 and review your documents. CAAs can certify your identification documents. This means we can file your ITIN application without you losing possession of your passport or other pertinent identification documentation. We review the originals, make certified copies, and return your documents immediately.
You can have peace of mind because you will be able to keep your important documents in your possession.
PIM Savvy CAAs can submit your ITIN Application on your behalf, helping you to complete the entire process.
We can also help resolve IRS issues if they arise and can also receive your ITIN on your behalf.
Free ITIN Application/Reactivation Services
Thank you for reaching out to PIM Savvy VITA. Please complete the form below to start the ITIN and VITA appointment process. Within two business days, a VITA volunteer will get in touch with you to explain the process and schedule an in-person appointment. We will provide locations, dates and times and see what works best for your schedule. During the 2025 tax season, our VITA events are in various places throughout King and Snohomish counties including Renton, Everett, Mukilteo, Bellevue, Kent, Federal Way and Seattle. Most of our events are in Renton and Everett. If you do not hear back within two business days, please call or text the word ITIN to 206-565-2961 x4. We look forward to helping you!
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Make an appointment to get help applying for or reactivating (renewing) your ITIN number.
Call Vanessa Delgado, 206-565-2961, Option 2 or email at vita@pimsavvy.com.
Call Aimee Jimenez, 206-565-2961, Option 4 or email at vita@pimsavvy.com.
An ITIN is a tax processing number, issued by the Internal Revenue Service, for certain resident and nonresident aliens, their spouses, and their dependents. It is available to persons required to have a taxpayer identification number for federal tax purposes but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security Number (SSN).
It is a nine-digit number beginning with the number “9”, has a range of numbers from “50” to “65”, “70” to “88”, “90” to “92” and “94” to “99” for the fourth and fifth digits and is formatted like a SSN (i.e. 9XX-7X-XXXX).
Only individuals who have a valid filing requirement or are filing a U.S. Federal income tax return to claim a refund of over-withheld tax are eligible to receive an ITIN. Generally, a U.S. Federal income tax return must accompany the ITIN application, unless the individual meets one of the exceptions.
ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because both resident and nonresident aliens may have United States Federal tax filing and payment responsibilities under the Internal Revenue Code.
ITINs are used for tax purposes only and are not intended to serve any other purpose. IRS issues ITINs to help individuals comply with the U.S. tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments for those not eligible for Social Security Numbers.
An ITIN:
- Does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security Benefits or the Earned Income Tax Credit.
- Is not valid for identification outside of the tax system.
- Does not change immigration status. An applicant must enter his/her ITIN in the space provided for the SSN when completing and filing a U.S. Federal income tax return.
If the following applies, the individual needs an ITIN and must apply for one:
- An individual does not have an SSN and is not eligible to obtain one, and
- The individual has a requirement to furnish a federal tax identification number or file a federal tax return, and
- The individual is one of the following:
- Nonresident alien who is required to file a U.S. tax return
- U.S. resident alien who is (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return
- Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien
- Dependent or spouse of a nonresident alien visa holder
- Nonresident alien claiming a tax treaty benefit
- Nonresident alien student, professor or researcher filing a U.S. tax return or claiming an exception
Individuals who apply for an ITIN will receive a letter from the IRS assigning their tax identification number usually within seven weeks if they qualify for an ITIN and their application has been completed.
ITINs that haven’t been included on a U.S. federal tax return at least once in the last three consecutive tax years will expire on December 31st of the third consecutive tax year, and must be renewed before being used again on a U.S. federal tax return.
