[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-2742":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"2742","What is the purpose of an ITIN?","Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) are for federal tax reporting only, and are not intended to serve any other purpose. An ITIN does not authorize work in the U.S. or provide eligibility for Social Security benefits or the \u003Ci>Earned Income Tax Credit\u003C/i>. ITINs are not valid identification outside the tax system.\r\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\nThe 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.",1777391505168]