These are the identification numbers utilized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for taxation purposes. They are allotted either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by IRS.
A Taxpayer Identification Number must be provided on tax return documents, statements and other papers related to tax purposes.
Examples: You need your TIN to file your tax returns, request tax agreement benefits, while opening your bank account, applying for credit card etc.SSA issues the Social Security Number while the other TINs are issued by the IRS
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit number allotted to the U.S. citizens or anyone who has work permit under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act. This number is used by the government to keep track of people's earnings and taxes. The Social Security with-holdings are used to pay the people who have retired or are disabled.
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also called a Federal Tax Identification Number. This number is used to recognize any commercial sector.
The EIN can be applied and obtained through Internet. Most of the customers prefer this mode of applying for an EIN as it is simple and quick. After the application is completed the information provided by you during an online interview is validated and the EIN is allotted instantly. This online application is valid for those people who have a valid TIN. Click here to apply online.
The EIN can be applied by calling the EIN Toll-Free Telephone Service Center at (800) 829-4933. This center operates between 7am and 10pm local time, from Monday to Friday. Your information is collected by an assistor who assigns the EIN and gives you the number over the phone.
International customers can call (267) 941-1099, which is not a toll-free number
The Form SS-4can be completed and faxed to your state's FAX number.
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a nine-digit number which is allotted to the nonresident people residing in U.S, their spouses and dependents who are unable to receive their (Social Security Number) SSN.
The "Application form for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number"is available in PDF down-loadable format. You will have fill in your details and you can either mail the form to the address specified in the form or process the application by using the assistance provided by any IRS authorized Acceptance Agent. Along with the application you need to provide documents that prove your identity.
This ITIN cannot be used to claim your earned income credit.
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also called a Federal Tax Identification Number. This number is used to recognize any commercial sector.
The EIN can be applied and obtained through Internet. Most of the customers prefer this mode of applying for an EIN as it is simple and quick. After the application is completed the information provided by you during an online interview is validated and the EIN is allotted instantly. This online application is valid for those people who have a valid TIN.Click here to apply online.
An Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number is a temporary number allotted by IRS to people who are legally adopting a child of U.S citizenship. If the child doesn't possess a SSN then you cannot file your tax return. You will need the ATIN to claim the child as your dependent or claim the child's care credit.
To apply for an ATIN you can use Form W-7A.This form should not be used if the child is not a U.S. citizen.
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