The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). An...

All immigrants regardless of immigration status are able to earn a living as independent contractors, or start a business using an ITIN or SSN. As mandated by IRCA, an individual or entity (client) is NOT required to obtain Form I-9, or otherwise inquire about...

If you are an independent contractor, you should submit a W9 Form instead of the I-9 Form to each client you provide independent contractor services to. Fill out a W-9 at the start of work and make sure your client keeps it on record. An independent contractor must...

Sole Proprietor In most cases, you may use your SSN or ITIN to start a sole proprietorship. Only in certain circumstances, such as hiring an employee, would you have to apply for an EIN (which you may get using an ITIN). A sole proprietorship is a type of business...