Taxpayer Identification Number
About Taxpayer Identification Number:
The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identifying number assigned to a taxpayer. In some countries, like in the United States, taxpayers are given an identification number which must be used when filing a tax return and assessing taxes and for all other correspondence between the taxpayer and the tax authorities. The TIN for an individual is his or her Social Security number. An employer identification number (EIN) is used for corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Former IRC (check if this IRC provision is current here) §§6109(a) and 7701(a)(4l).
Description and Definition of Taxpayer Identification Number
For an individual, his/her social security number (SSN). For an employer, its' employer identification number (EIN).
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