The IRS uses more than one type of tax identification number. The type of taxpayer ID number you need often reflects your reason for filing a tax return. Find out which numbers you may require and ...

If you’re living or earning money in the U.S. but don’t have a Social Security Number, a taxpayer identification number is how you stay on the IRS’s good side and avoid tax headaches down ...

A tax ID number, also known as a TIN, is a unique nine-digit number that identifies you to the IRS. It’s required on your tax return and in other official interactions.

The IRS will issue an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) to an individual who’s required to file a federal tax return in the U.S. but who is not eligible for an SSN.

The Federal Reserve will provide banks flexibility for collecting certain customer information by allowing lenders to obtain a tax identification number from a third party rather than directly from ...

With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).