ITIN expiration checker
An ITIN that isn't used on a federal tax return for three consecutive years expires on December 31 of the third year.
Reviewed by Alex Thomas · Updated Oct 28, 2026
Your ITIN looks active. Unused years started in 2025; it would expire on Dec 31, 2027 if you don't use it on a return before then.
ITINs with middle digits 70–88, 90–92, or 94–99 were rolled through earlier IRS expiration waves and were all expired by the end of 2020. Renew those the same way: Form W-7.
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Dec 31, 2027
Expiration date: Dec 31, 2027
Unused stretch starts: 2,025
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Read guide →- How do I know if my ITIN is active or expired?An ITIN is active if it appeared on a US federal tax return in at least one of the last 3 tax years. An ITIN unused for 3 years in a row expires on December 31 of the third year, and one assigned before 2013 and never renewed has expired. Your IRS Online Account shows your tax records.
- How long does an ITIN number last?An ITIN has no fixed end date. An ITIN stays valid as long as it appears on a US federal tax return at least once every 3 tax years. After 3 years in a row without use, it expires on December 31 of the third year. ITINs assigned before 2013 and never renewed have already expired.
- What do I do with my ITIN after I get an SSN?After you get an SSN, stop using your ITIN and use the SSN on every tax return. Then tell the IRS, by letter or at a local IRS office, so it combines your tax records under the SSN and voids the ITIN. Without that step, you may not get credit for all wages and withholding.
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