arcane 30 Posted November 2, 2012 Notify IRS about your new SSN & rescind ITIN Individuals who are not eligible to receive a Social Security Number (SSN) instead get an Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN). An alien individual can't have both an ITIN and a SSN. Therefore, once you receive your SSN (e.g., after getting an EAD), you will have to rescind your ITIN. After you receive your new SSN, you will have to send a letter to the IRS ITIN Unit requesting a rescind of your ITIN. The SSN will become the primary number and must be used for all future filing purposes. The IRS will void the ITIN. All prior tax information under the ITIN will be associated with the new SSN. Send a letter to: Internal Revenue Service ITIN Operation P.O. Box 149342 Austin, TX 78714-9342 Enclose the copies of your ITIN and SSN. You will then receive a letter from the IRS confirming that your ITIN was revoked and to use your new SSN for all tax purposes. source: http://www.immihelp....etting-ssn.html ************************************* How to Transfer Your Credit History to a Newly Assigned SSN When you are assigned a new Social Security Number (SSN), your previous credit history will not automatically transfer. Credit history is not kept by the Social Security Administration. Instead, the three major credit bureaus, Experian, TransUnion and Equifax, keep their own records of your credit history. Therefore, to transfer your credit history you will need to notify each of the credit bureaus directly and provide evidence of your claim. 1. Contact your current lenders and inform them of your newly assigned SSN. They should begin to report your credit under your new number. 2. Type a letter to the credit bureau, explaining that you have a new SSN. Keep the letter simple and to the point. List all previous numbers you had credit under and any previous names you used. Request that your account be listed in your new credit report. 3.Print four copies of the letter, one for each of the three credit bureaus and one for your own records. Sign the three copies for the credit bureaus. 4. Address one envelope to each credit bureau, affix a stamp and write your return address. The three credit bureau addresses are as follows: Equifax P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374 Experian P.O. Box 2002 Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022 5. Make three copies of the document you received from the Social Security Administration informing you of your newly assigned SSN. Attach one to each letter and put each letter in an envelope. Mail the letters to the credit bureaus. 6. Wait a month or two and request a free copy of your credit report through AnnualCreditReport.com from each credit bureau. Verify that your credit history has been transferred by each credit bureau. If it has not, call the credit bureau in question to sort out the problem. Equifax 1-800-685-1111 Experian 1-888-397-3742 TransUnion 1-800-888-4213 source: http://www.ehow.com/...signed-ssn.html ******************************************************* Notify Selective Service (males 18-25 yrs old only) If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law. According to law, a man must register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday. Selective Service will accept late registrations but not after a man has reached age 26. You may be denied benefits or a job if you have not registered. You can register at any U.S. Post Office and do not need a social security number. When you do obtain a social security number, let Selective Service know. Provide a copy of your new social security number card; being sure to include your complete name, date of birth, Selective Service registration number, and current mailing address; and mail to: Selective Service System P.O. Box 94636 Palatine, IL 60094-4636 source: http://www.sss.gov/default.htm ***************************** Do not forget to contact your bank and/or any other relevant institution (school, memberships, etc.) about your new SSN. 11 angela, Gino10, Rica1993 and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted November 2, 2012 This is very important and I have pinned it. Thank you for such important information, I was wondering about all of this a few days ago. Below is a copy of the letter used: [DATE] [FULL NAME] [COMPLETE ADDRESS] [PHONE NUMBER] Internal Revenue Service ITIN Operation P.O. Box 149342 Austin, TX 78714-9342 To whom it may concern, I am writing to request that my Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) be rescinded and that all tax records be associated with my newly assigned Social Security Number (SSN). My information is as follows: Names Used: [FULL NAME] Date of Birth: [bIRTH DATE MM/DD/YYYY] ITIN: [YOUR ITIN NUMBER] New SSN: [YOUR NEW SSN] I have enclosed copies of my SSN and my ITIN. Thank you. [FULL NAME] 1 Dreamer3oh3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamer2008 15 Posted December 14, 2012 Hello guys I have a question! Is it really necessary to surrender the itin number? What would happen if a person does not call irs to cancel that numbef? Somebody help me answer this question!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REPutation 83 Posted December 15, 2012 Wow I didn't even know this was crucial. Thanx! This is mucho importante! Yeah I would also like the above question answered.... 1 dreamer2008 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helloS 2 Posted December 16, 2012 I heard it will automatically cancel if you didn't use itin number for 3~6 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner11 167 Posted December 16, 2012 I heard it will automatically cancel if you didn't use itin number for 3~6 months I believe this is not the case. I never used my number more than once a year when my parents filed their taxes and it was not cancelled. Also, if there is a specific surrendering process we need to follow I assume the ITIN does not expire/cancel on its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted December 16, 2012 I believe this is not the case. I never used my number more than once a year when my parents filed their taxes and it was not cancelled. Also, if there is a specific surrendering process we need to follow I assume the ITIN does not expire/cancel on its own. It is like a SSN, it doesn't expires on it's own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lapancha77 18 Posted December 21, 2012 how will we know they have canceled owr ITIN. I send them a letter last week telling them I had a new SSN and I send them copys of both but I havent received anything back. Should I just assume they have canceled it or should I call some where? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itzel 336 Posted December 21, 2012 I would call back, it never hurts to check if they received it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcane 30 Posted February 20, 2013 I received a letter today from the IRS stating they revoked my ITIN because I have a SSN now. I sent the letter requesting the IRS to rescind my ITIN back in November. Here is the letter from the IRS if anyone is curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calidreamer 100 Posted February 20, 2013 Hello guys I have a question! Is it really necessary to surrender the itin number? What would happen if a person does not call irs to cancel that numbef? Somebody help me answer this question!!!! it is important you notified them specialy if you have file income taxes in the past, so that you can have Social security credit transfer to your new SSN . This is the # 1800-829-1040 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edxxx 9 Posted March 16, 2013 I'm about to turn 27 in a month, do I still need to notify the Selective Service? I know I registered when I started college like 8 years ago, but I can't find any of the documents/number they sent me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted March 16, 2013 I'm about to turn 27 in a month, do I still need to notify the Selective Service? I know I registered when I started college like 8 years ago, but I can't find any of the documents/number they sent me. No, you are older than required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claudiasperez88 1 Posted June 1, 2013 I was just wondering what exactly does it mean to explain I have a new SSN? I really want to update my credit history with my new SSN but don't know how to explain them why I got a new one. My previous one was a fake number I made up. Should I just say that I got a new one and that's it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heisenberg2 34 Posted June 27, 2013 how long does it take for the IRS to send you a letter when rescinding a ITIN, I've sent mine over three weeks ago, how long does it usually take them to send you a letter back ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socrules7 19 Posted June 27, 2013 Sent my letter about 2 months ago and I haven't gotten the letter yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heisenberg2 34 Posted June 27, 2013 I guess it takes a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socrules7 19 Posted June 28, 2013 This waiting game is getting real old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcane 30 Posted August 3, 2013 I received my letter in 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcane 30 Posted August 23, 2013 how long does it take for the IRS to send you a letter when rescinding a ITIN, I've sent mine over three weeks ago, how long does it usually take them to send you a letter back ? 2-3 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heisenberg2 34 Posted November 14, 2013 I rescinded my ITIN and told them that I have a SSN, I sent a letter a while ago, but I never received anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj86 0 Posted April 15, 2014 I was just wondering what exactly does it mean to explain I have a new SSN? I really want to update my credit history with my new SSN but don't know how to explain them why I got a new one. My previous one was a fake number I made up. Should I just say that I got a new one and that's it? I have a similar question. I had previous credit cards with a fake but used my real name and DOB. All of which I payed off and closed when filled for daca. Now that i have my SSN i am not being approved for any kind of credit card. Can i re open and notify my old credit companies to "update" my SSN??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adanson 6 Posted June 25, 2014 what exactly is selective services? i got a letter saying i have to sign up but dont really know what selective services is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
