ITIN Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA)

A Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) is authorized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to assist alien individuals and other foreign persons, who are ineligible or unable to receive Social Security Number (SSN), in obtaining an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) from the IRS. In addition, a CCA is also authorized to submit a Form W-7 on behalf of an applicant, without having to furnish the original documents that support foreign status and identity.

ITINs are for federal tax reporting only, and are not intended to serve any other purpose. 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 SSNs.

1. Life Plan Business Solutions can assist with the Visa application process and help foreign business owners, investors, etc.
2. We have signed a contract with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ITIN office-DO NOT confuse us with Acceptance Agents (AA) or basic tax preparers who have very limited or no authority 
3. As an authorized agent by IRS ITIN office, we can issue Certificate of Accuracy (CoA) 
4. The CoA letter is issued when the taxpayer presents original passport or passport copies certified by the foreign issuing agency to the CAA
5.  An original Passport or certified copy of passport does NOT need to be mailed to IRS -This is unlike an Acceptance Agent (AA) or ITIN application prepared by the taxpayer or other where you must send the original and/or certified copies to IRS.  
6. We have an exclusive (not available to the public) direct phone line with the ITIN office in Austin, TX
7. If any issue arises with the ITIN application prepared by Life Plan Business Solutions as Certifying Acceptance Agent, it can be resolved relatively quickly. Otherwise, it may take up to 6 months should you prepare it yourself