Certified Acceptance Agent
An acceptance agent is a person or entity (in this case, Duke University) who, pursuant to a written agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is authorized to assist foreign individuals who do not qualify for a Social Security Number (SSN), but who still needs a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) because they are receiving a fellowship, scholarship, grant, or honorarium payment.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
The ITIN is a 9-digit number the IRS issues to foreign individuals who need a US taxpayer ID but are not eligible for a SSN because they will not be working but will be receiving compensation in the form of a fellowship, scholarship, or grant. This will provide a means to efficiently process and account for payments for those not eligible for an SSN.
Applying for an ITIN:
Students – The first step in applying for an ITIN is to contact Duke Visa Services (DVS). They will provide the current steps to take to apply for the ITIN.
Visitors – The hosting department or individual responsible for payment processing will need to contact Jackie Pollmiller in the Duke Corporate Tax Department, Jackie.pollmiller@duke.edu.
Frequently Asked Question:
- When will my payment be issued? Contact Duke Corporate Payroll, 919-684-2642 or email Payroll@duke.edu
- Will taxes be withheld from my payment? Contact Duke Corporate Payroll, 919-684-2642 or email Payroll@duke.edu
- Can I claim a tax treat benefit? Contact Duke Corporate Payroll, 919-684-2642 or email Payroll@duke.edu
- Who do I submit the Foreign National Information Form (FNIF) to? Contact Duke Corporate Payroll, 919-684-2642 or email Payroll@duke.edu
- Questions about tax returns. Contact Duke International Student Center (DISC), https://students.duke.edu/belonging/icr/disc/ or email at intlstudents@duke.edu .