How to Become a Certified Acceptance Agent: Step-by-Step Guide Maintaining your certification and compliance For applicants renewing their IRS-Certified Acceptance Agent status, it’s best to complete and submit Form 13551 at least six months before your certification expires You will also need to attach your certificate to Form 13551
IRS CAA Requirements 2026 | Complete Guide to Forensic Training CAAs must: renew forensic training every 4 years, maintain accurate records of all ITIN applications submitted, conduct in-person interviews with applicants, adhere to IRS quality standards, and respond to any IRS inquiries about submitted applications
ITIN renewal - guide 2026 - taxesforexpats Generally, the IRS says it can take up to 11 weeks to process a complete and accurate ITIN renewal application However, if you're submitting your application during peak tax season (January through April), it may take longer
IRS Reopens Registration Process for Certified Acceptance Agent Program On January 19, 2024 the IRS officially ended the moratorium on the Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) program, signaling the reopening of applications for both new participants and renewals Read more to learn how to apply or renew your application
Renew IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent Contract: Expert Help Guide Since only the 'New Application' link appears, contacting the IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent Program support via their official email is appropriate Ensure you initiate renewal well before your contract expiration date (12 31 25) to avoid lapses
IRS CAA Moratorium | ITIN Acceptance Agent Moratorium - Federal Direct Tax The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will reopen the Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) program in late 2023 The CAA program allows certain organizations to help taxpayers obtain Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)
New Changes to the ITIN Acceptance Agent Program All Acceptance Agents must submit at least five W-7 requests per year to remain in the program Applications received without the required certification forms will not be processed