
How to Get an ITIN Without Sending Your Passport
Mailing your original passport to the IRS is optional. Here is how the Certified Acceptance Agent route gets you an ITIN while your passport stays in your hands.
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Mailing your original passport to the IRS is optional. Here is how the Certified Acceptance Agent route gets you an ITIN while your passport stays in your hands.

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