Most ITIN applications require a U.S Federal Tax return attached as part of the W-7 ITIN application process. However there are limited ITIN exceptions where a U.S. Federal Tax return is not required.
If any of the 5 ITIN exceptions apply to you, then you will not need to attach a U.S. Federal Tax return.
Information reporting and/or withholding requirements apply to third parties (frequently banks and other financial institutions) who will request an ITIN to enable them to file information reports that are required by law.
Exception 4 - Third-Party Withholding—Disposition by a Foreign Person of U.S. Real Property Interest
4. A withholding obligation generally is imposed on a buyer or other transferee (withholding agent) when the buyer acquires a U.S. real property interest from a foreign person. In some instances, the foreign person may apply for a withholding certificate to reduce or eliminate withholding on the disposition of real property.
To support the claim that you are eligible to use this exception - If you’re eligible to claim Exception 4, you must submit: A completed Form 8288, or Form 8288-A, and/or Form 8288-B; and A copy of the real estate sales contract. Note: For the seller of the property, copies of the sales contract, and copies of Forms 8288 and 8288-A submitted by the buyer need to be attached to Form W-7.
Note: For all exceptions listed above - Federal tax withholding and/or information reporting must take place within the current tax year.
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