Can a foreign individual without an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (“ITIN”) serve as the “responsible party” to obtain a U.S. Employer Identification Number (“EIN”)? In an effort to ...

When opening bank accounts, submitting tax return forms, or processing a payroll you’ll be required to fill out a personal or business taxpayer identification number (TIN). Since several numbers can ...

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A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a unique nine-digit number the Internal Revenue Service uses to identify individual taxpayers. A TIN can come in different varieties, including Social ...

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 ...

Hi Kathy I have a friend who doesnt have a SS# but has worked in the USA several years. He has a tax ID # on his paychecks. Does he need to file for an ITIN or is that the same as his ID # on his ...

I will be using an ITIN # for my spouse who resides in Mexico and cannot obtain an SS#. Can I use tax preparation programs like Turbo Tax, etc.? Answer: Cynthia - You should have no problem using any ...