- What it means
- The IRS rejected your Form W-7. The notice gives the reason.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- A new Form W-7 with the problem corrected.
- Write it
- Document cover letter
- When to get help
- If the rejection is for a reason you do not understand, an acceptance agent can review the application before you resubmit.
What the letter says
The application did not meet the requirements: unacceptable documents, an ineligible applicant (someone who can get a Social Security number), or a missing tax return where one was required.
What to do
Read the reason. Fix it. Submit a new W-7 with the return attached again if required. There is no appeal; resubmission is the path.
What to gather
- The notice with the reason code
- Your original W-7
- Corrected documents
Write back
The Document cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.