Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

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 ...

As a small-business owner, there may be times when you must know how to verify an employer tax ID number (EIN) of an entity you work with. In most cases, verification is necessary when you issue ...

An employer identification number (EIN) is like a Social Security number (SSN) for a business. The IRS assigns an EIN — also known as a federal tax ID number — to any business that is eligible. EINs ...

Everyone with a business needs a tax identification number, or TIN. Individuals usually use their Social Security numbers. Proprietors and partners often choose to get a TIN for their business ...