[Syracuse_TaxPayer]

I am filing 1040EZ form for my Tax Return as married filing jointly. My wife don't have ITIN number hence I will be filling W7 form along with my federal tax return.
So do I need Notarize copy of my wife's passport and how notarize copy looks like and from where I can get that notarize copy.

I have two more questions;

1) Do IRS offices help us to get Notarize copies while submitting W7 form along with Federal Tax Returns.

2) Also is it necessary to have "True Copy" words written by Notary along with his Signature and Stamp.

Please suggest.

[IntlTax]

You do need to include a notarized copy with the tax return. An IRS "acceptance agent" should be able to assist you. Acceptance agents facilitate and expedite the issuance of ITINs and EINs by verifying the foreign status and identity of the applicants. Acceptance agents are not employees of the IRS. For a list of acceptance agents, see Acceptance Agent Program

[MukatA]

I am filing 1040EZ form for my Tax Return as married filing jointly. My wife don't have ITIN number hence I will be filling W7 form along with my federal tax return.
So do I need Notarize copy of my wife's passport and how notarize copy looks like and from where I can get that notarize copy.

please suggest

Yes, you should attach notarized copy of your wife's passport with W7 and your tax return. A notary will see the original passport and put his stamp and signature on the copy.

[Syracuse_TaxPayer]

Thanks for your quick reply.

I have two more questions;

1) Do IRS offices help us to get Notarize copies while submitting W7 form along with Federal Tax Returns.

2) Also is it necessary to have "True Copy" words written by Notary along with his Signature and Stamp.

Please suggest.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

1) The IRS office WILL certify that the passport photocpy is a true copy of the passport, provided you bring BOTH to the IRS office.

2) Yes, TRUE COPY should be on the notary.

[dionicia]

I would like to know how I can become an Acceptance Agent so that it will help me in my job, and that away I know that the people are not getting taken advange of. Thanks

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

Do a search on the IRS website for Certifying Acceptance Agent. That should get you to the part of the website that shows you how to apply.

Do it now for the 2010 tax season, because it can take up to six months to get approved.