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EIN vs. TIN: What’s the difference and which do you need?

An employee identification number (EIN) is a type of of tax identification number (TIN). There are many tax identification ...
JD Supra

New FinCEN FAQ Guidance: Taxpayer ID Numbers, Disregarded Entities and Best Practices

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 ...
Forbes

What To Do If You Need An EIN From The IRS Before Year's End

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Darren Case is an Arizona attorney covering tax and estate planning. As we come close to the end of taxable year in conjunction ...
JD Supra

Financial institutions may rely on third parties for Social Security, Taxpayer Identification Numbers

Banks and credit unions may now rely on third parties to provide a consumer’s Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number, according to an order issued by the FDIC, OCC and the NCUA with the ...
Southeast Missourian

Taxpayer ID fraud

A noncitizen without a Social Security number needs an ID number to claim tax refunds. Individual taxpayer identification numbers were for taxes only, but driver's licenses were issued. Applicants ...