Notarized copies aren't accepted for ITIN applications — here's what a certified true copy actually is, and how to get one through a CAA, an embassy, or your home country's consulate.
A PTIN just means someone registered with the IRS — it says nothing about training or accountability. What separates a credentialed preparer from an unenrolled one, and how to check before you pay.
A CAA does far more than glance at a passport. A real look at what a Certified Acceptance Agent reviews, verifies, and certifies — and where the role's authority actually stops.
The real question isn't whether you can fill out Form W-7 yourself — it's whether you're confident the whole application is right. When professional help earns its cost, and when it doesn't.
An EA understands U.S. tax law. A CAA understands the ITIN process. When an application involves both, having one professional who covers both matters more than people expect.
Hayden McCoy, CFE, EA, CTC, CFP®
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