ITIN Rejected? Here’s What You Need to Know About IRSN and How to Get Your Refund!
So, you applied for your ITIN and got rejected—but now you’ve received an IRSN. Confused? You’re not alone! Let’s clear this up.
When the IRS rejects an ITIN application, they issue an IRSN (Internal Revenue Service Number), which is just a temporary taxpayer ID to log your tax return into their system. Here’s the kicker—an IRSN is NOT an ITIN. It’s simply a placeholder to confirm the IRS received your return.
But here’s the catch: Your return won’t be processed for a refund until you successfully get your ITIN. Yes, that means if you’re due a refund, it will be held until you reapply and receive your ITIN. Once you’ve got your ITIN, you’ll need to resubmit the original tax return with your new ITIN to trigger the refund.
What to Do Next:
- Re-apply for your ITIN.
- Attach your original tax return.
- Once your ITIN is issued, your return will finally be processed—and so will your refund!
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