Applied for ITIN for Dependent in 2022 - Got Refund but No ITIN Number

This sounds like your ITIN application may have been separated from your tax return during processing. Did you submit Form W-7 with all required documentation? Was it certified by an Acceptance Agent? Did you receive any acknowledgment letter from the IRS after submission?

I went through this exact nightmare last year with my spouse's ITIN. Called the regular IRS number 15+ times and never got through. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected to an agent in about 25 minutes. Turns out my application was sitting in their system but needed additional documentation they never told me about. The agent was able to see exactly what was happening and tell me next steps. Saved me months of wondering and possibly reapplying unnecessarily.

You need to call the ITIN department directly. Not the main IRS line. Their number is 1-800-908-9982. They have separate systems. Ask for status check. Provide your information. Request application date verification. Be prepared for long wait times. Morning calls work better.

Be very careful about reapplying without checking first. My brother-in-law applied twice for his daughter's ITIN when he didn't hear back, and it created a huge mess. The IRS flagged it as a potential duplicate application attempt which triggered a review of both his returns. He ended up having to provide additional documentation and it delayed his refunds for two years. Always check on the status of the original application before submitting another one.

I help clients with ITIN issues frequently, and there are several possibilities here: • Your application might be pending but delayed (common for 2022-2023 applications) • Your documents might have been insufficient (they're very strict about originals/certified copies) • The W-7 might have had errors the IRS never communicated • Your application might be lost in their system I've found https://taxr.ai extremely helpful for these situations. You can upload your previous return and any IRS notices, and it will analyze what happened with your ITIN application. It can identify if there were issues with your W-7 form that prevented processing and give you specific next steps based on your situation.

I'm honestly shocked at how difficult the ITIN process is! It feels like they deliberately make it complicated. When I called about my mother's ITIN last year, the agent actually told me that many applications are sitting in processing queues for 10-14 months without any updates or notifications to applicants. It's absolutely ridiculous that they don't even send a confirmation that they received your application!

I went through this exact situation with my daughter's ITIN. Here's what worked for me: 1. First, call the dedicated ITIN unit at 1-800-908-9982 2. Have your tax return info ready - they'll ask for the tax year and your information 3. Request a status check on the ITIN application 4. If they can't find it, ask if you should submit Form 4506-T to request verification 5. If no record exists, you'll need to reapply with a new W-7 6. When reapplying, consider using a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) who can verify your original documents 7. This prevents sending originals to the IRS The whole process took about 6 weeks once I reapplied properly.