What is a tax ID number? It's a unique nine-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration or the IRS to anyone ...

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued two new FAQs providing guidance on key taxpayer compliance measures. Areas covered in the FAQs ...

Each taxpayer in the U.S. needs to have a unique nine-digit number that can identify them to the IRS. Many Americans use their Social Security number, or SSN, to confirm their identity on tax returns ...