[WSBAPT] Nonresident Alien PR - Estate Tax ID

[Jennifer Johnson]

I’m going through this right now with a PR from Norway.  I had her apply for an ITIN, and just got a letter from the IRS stating that they wouldn’t issue one because it isn’t necessary to have one in order to obtain an EIN.  I haven’t had a chance to look into it further.  I’m also interested in hearing what others have done in this situation.

Thanks,

Jennifer Johnson | Attorney
Hanigan Law Office, PS
PO Box 39 - 68 Main Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3494
(360) 795-3001 (f)

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> On Nov 12, 2015, at 2:27 PM, Krista MacLaren <kjm.inc at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello Listmates,
> 
> I just had a PR appointed in a probate - the Canadian citizen/resident brother of decedent.  I had not thought ahead to obtaining the estate tax ID number.  I am required to provide a SSN/ITIN for the PR.  The PR has no intention to work or immigrate to the US, so I think an ITIN is more appropriate.  I am wondering if anyone has gone through this who can confirm that having the PR apply for an ITIN is the right thing to do?  I gather that this cannot be done quickly online, like an EIN can?
> 
> Thank you
> 
> 
> 
> Krista J. MacLaren
> Attorney at Law
> Northgate Executive Center II
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