CAAs are required to complete formal forensic document training to obtain the necessary skills to authenticate original identification documents presented to them for use in submitting a Form W-7, IRS Application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The training must provide skills to effectively recognize fraudulent documents, such as a passport, USCIS photo identification, U.S. driver’s license, foreign driver’s license, birth certificate, visa, national identification card, U.S. military identification card, U.S. state identification card, and foreign voter’s registration card.
IRS does not endorse any third-party provider for forensic document training and is not responsible for the content of their websites. We have reviewed capability statements and course material from the third parties listed below to ensure they meet the requirements.
Buena Vista Resources dba
2304 Stone Nook
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
920-475-9808
e-idtraining.com
C & C Electronic Tax & Financial Services, Inc.
600 Bypass Drive - Suite 224B
Clearwater, FL 33764
813-489-0945
www.cncfinancial.com
Federal Direct Tax Services
11905 Pendleton Pike
Indianapolis, IN 46236
800-399-6133
www.preparertraining.com
Taxes University
10700 Caribbean Blvd. 202-6
Cutlerbay, FL 33189
305-842-4041
www.taxesuniversity.net
Latin American Business Institute
7853 SW Ellipse Way
Stuart, FL 34997
722-333-2423
https://forensictrainingcaa.com/en/
Use of these third-party providers is not mandatory. The IRS does not have a contractual relationship with them and did not conduct a procurement or perform any procurement steps in determining whose information is posted on IRS.gov. CAAs may continue to use basic Internet search criteria posted on the IRS website to identify a potential provider for the required training. It is important to assess the training offered prior to selecting a provider. This includes determining whether the training covers the types of documents required for Form W-7, has a testing component, and the provider confirms they will mail you an original certificate of completion.