The U.S. taxes international corporations, foreigners living in this country -- resident aliens -- and foreigners based in another country doing work here -- non-resident aliens -- on income they earn ...

It's not enough to register your business and acquire a federal tax identification number. You also need the right permits, licensing and tax registrations to be compliant with federal, state and ...

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 ...

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 (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 ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Pete Rathburn is a copy editor and fact-checker with expertise in economics and personal ...

Individual taxpayer identification numbers, or ITINs, are used to differentiate and identify taxpayers who aren't eligible for a Social Security number. If you use an ITIN, take a moment to verify ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Tax identification numbers (TINs) and corporate ...

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, ...

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 ...