IRS Compliance Notice and Service Limitations

This page is a focused service-nature notice. It explains, in one place, what the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and the Certifying Acceptance Agent ("CAA") program control, what Atlas Compliance Inc ("Atlas," "we," "our," or "us") does, and what we do not do. Read this together with our Disclaimer and our Terms of Service.

Last updated: 2026-05-23

1. We Are Not a CAA, Not a Government Agency, Not IRS-Affiliated

Atlas Compliance Inc is a private Florida corporation and a service facilitation company. We are not a Certifying Acceptance Agent under the IRS Acceptance Agent Program (see IRS Publication 4520). We are not a government agency. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with the IRS.

You can apply for an ITIN directly with the IRS, without using our Service. Form W-7 and instructions are available for free at irs.gov.

2. What an ITIN Is

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to individuals who need a U.S. taxpayer identification number but are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). ITINs are issued for U.S. federal tax-filing purposes only.

3. Who Is Eligible to Apply

Eligibility to receive an ITIN is determined by the IRS. Categories of typical applicants include nonresident aliens with a U.S. tax filing obligation, resident aliens (based on days present in the United States), dependents or spouses of U.S. citizens or resident aliens, and dependents or spouses of nonresident-alien visa holders. The current eligibility rules and exceptions are published at irs.gov. We do not, and cannot, make IRS eligibility determinations.

4. Documents Typically Required

The IRS typically requires either a current passport, used as a stand-alone document, or a combination of two or more other acceptable identification documents. Supporting documentation showing why an ITIN is required (for example, a U.S. federal tax return) is also required, subject to exceptions published by the IRS. See "ITIN Supporting Documents" at irs.gov for the current list.

5. The CAA Partner's Role

Our IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) partner is independently authorized by the IRS and is bound by IRS rules, including the procedures in IRS Publication 4520 and the Form W-7(COA) certification process. The CAA partner:

Reviews the application package we transmit;
Certifies the supporting documents in accordance with IRS rules;
Submits the application to the IRS;
Returns IRS correspondence and the final ITIN result to us so we can deliver it to you.

6. Atlas's Role

Atlas:

Operates the Site, markets the Service, and accepts orders;
Collects information and document images from you through the secure HTTPS upload channel;
Manually reviews your submission for completeness;
Transmits the verified package to our CAA partner through an access-controlled CRM;
Communicates with you throughout the process;
Delivers the final ITIN to you.

Atlas does not certify documents, does not sign Form W-7 in any IRS-authorized capacity, and does not interact with the IRS in our own capacity.

7. IRS Processing Time

Standard IRS processing time for ITIN applications is approximately 6 to 12 weeks. The IRS itself indicates that processing may be longer during U.S. tax season (typically January through April) and for overseas applicants. Processing time is outside our control and outside the CAA partner's control.

The Atlas + CAA preparation-and-submission tier timelines are:

Standard ($499 USD): 7 to 10 business days for Atlas + CAA preparation and submission to the IRS;
Priority ($599 USD): 1 to 3 business days for Atlas + CAA expedited preparation and submission to the IRS.

These tier timelines do not include IRS processing time. IRS processing time is approximately 6 to 12 weeks after submission and remains outside our control.

8. What an ITIN Does Not Do

An ITIN does not:

Authorize employment in the United States;
Provide immigration status, lawful presence, or legal residency;
Confer eligibility for Social Security benefits;
Guarantee tax refunds, stimulus eligibility, or other government benefits;
Guarantee access to U.S. credit, bank accounts, loans, or financial products;
Substitute for an SSN where an SSN is required.

9. No Outcome Guarantee

Approval of an ITIN application is at the sole discretion of the IRS. We do not, and cannot, guarantee that any application will be approved.

10. Renewal

ITINs that are not used on a U.S. federal tax return for three consecutive years generally must be renewed before they can be used again. The IRS publishes the current renewal rules. If you need ITIN renewal facilitation, contact us; renewal applications follow the same submission flow as new applications.

11. Contacting the IRS Directly

If you wish to contact the IRS directly about ITIN issues, use the resources at irs.gov. The IRS does not communicate sensitive matters by email or social media; be alert to scams that claim to be from the IRS. The FTC's reportfraud.ftc.gov resource accepts reports of suspected impersonation.

12. Cross-References

13. Contact

Email: hello@atlas-itin.com
Postal mail: Atlas Compliance Inc, 2125 Biscayne Boulevard, Ste 204 #24685, Miami, Florida 33137, USA (mail only, no walk-ins).

Atlas Compliance Inc, 2125 Biscayne Boulevard, Ste 204 #24685, Miami, Florida 33137, USA.