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Rejected applications
One wrong box, one missing document, one ID the IRS won't accept — and the whole application comes back weeks later, unprocessed. Then everything starts over.
Expired ITINs
ITINs expire when they go unused. File with an expired number and your refund — and the credits your family counts on — can be delayed or reduced while the IRS sorts it out.
Your passport, in the mail
Sending your only proof of identity to a processing center, with no plan and no timeline, is a risk no one should take blindly. There are safer options — if you know them.
The years that don't count
The fear of doing it wrong keeps thousands of SWFL families from filing at all. But every unfiled year is income history you can't show a landlord, a lender, or an immigration attorney later.
Sit down with us once. We take it from there.
Universal Taxes & More has prepared ITIN applications for Southwest Florida families for over a decade — first-timers, renewals, and the corrections other offices left behind. Karina sits with you personally, in English or Spanish, and nothing gets mailed until it's right.
Honest promise: an ITIN is for taxes only — it doesn't grant work authorization or immigration status, and we'll never tell you otherwise. What it builds is a legal, documented record of your income. That record opens doors.
Sit down — in your language
Book online or walk in. We listen first: your situation, your family, what you need the ITIN for.
We review every document
Passport and IDs checked against IRS rules before anything is mailed — and we walk you through the safest way to submit them.
W-7 + return, prepared together
An ITIN application travels with a tax return. We prepare both at once, so nothing bounces for a technicality.
Tracked to the finish
We follow the application until your number arrives — and we're one call away the whole time, this season and every season after.
What to bring
- Passport — or two other forms of ID (we'll confirm which combinations the IRS accepts)
- Your income documents for the year — W-2s, 1099s, or your own records if you're self-employed
- For spouses & children: their IDs, plus school or medical records if they live with you
- Renewing? Bring your old ITIN letter (CP-565) if you have it
Missing something? Come anyway — we'll tell you exactly what's needed and hold your file until it's complete.
Asked every week in our office
How long does it take to get an ITIN?
The IRS typically issues an ITIN in about 7 to 11 weeks, and longer during peak tax season. Universal Taxes & More prepares your application so it's right the first time, then tracks it with you until the number arrives.
Do I have to mail my original passport?
Not always. Depending on your case, certain certified copies and combinations of documents can be used. We review your exact situation in the office and help you choose the safest option before anything is mailed.
Can my spouse and children get ITINs too?
In many cases, yes — spouses and dependents may qualify when they're claimed on a tax return that provides a benefit. Bring their documents to your appointment and we'll confirm exactly who qualifies this year.
Does an ITIN give me work authorization or immigration status?
No. An ITIN is for filing and paying taxes only — it does not grant work authorization or immigration status. What it does build is a documented, legal record of your income and tax compliance, year after year.
ITIN Support — what it costs
Our published prices for this service. We confirm your exact price before any work begins, and government filing fees, where they apply, are passed through separately.
Items marked "Varies — ask us" depend on your situation — ask and we'll give you a number.
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