0619 Publ 5261 (PDF)

Official source: IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5261.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-03. U.S. Government work (17 U.S.C. § 105).

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These communication products provide information on changes made to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program. They are intended for use in raising awareness among taxpayers with a need to file a federal tax return but whose ITIN will expire at the end of this year.

The products, available in multiple languages, are offered in electronic format for electronic distribution or for printing. To link to the electronic version please click on the publication numbers below.

Also available in the following languages: Chinese, Haitian, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese.

This publication is a guide to changes IRS implemented as a result of the PATH Act that required expiration of certain ITINs. It also covers required documentation for dependent ITIN applications.

Also available in the following languages: Chinese, Haitian, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese.

This publication provides taxpayers quick facts about which ITINs are expiring and how to get more information. It provides three flyers per page and can be printed and cut/ separated for use.

Also available in the following languages: Chinese, Haitian, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese.

This publication is a full page (8.5 X 11) document detailing the facts about expiring ITINs and basic information about how to renew them. There’s an electronic version with resource links and a printable version with instructions on how and where to find more information.

Publication 5261 (Rev. 6-2019 ) Catalog Number 69136R Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov