Like any individual, a business needs an identifier to separate it from every other company. Most small business owners get a separate tax identification number (TIN) in order to conduct business, ...

An employer identification number (EIN) is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business for tax administration purposes. It’s also used to complete some core business tasks, ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

An Employer Identification Number is a nine-digit tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. It's a bit like a Social Security number for a business. All tax identification ...

Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...

What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is required for all entities to file tax returns. Individuals use their Social Security Number (SSN) as their TIN for personal taxes. Businesses need unique TINs, ...