# Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 1] 98, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

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Published: 2026-04-23T02:03:45+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • How to apply for an ITIN using Form W-7 and when it must be attached to a federal tax return. • The strict documentation requirements, including the difference between original, certified, and notarized copies. • The specific role of a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) in verifying documents. • The "three-consecutive-year" non-use rule that causes an ITIN to expire. • The critical distinction that an ITIN is for tax purposes only and does not authorize work or provide Social Security benefits. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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