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 ...

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is a nine-digit number the IRS uses to process taxes and administer tax laws. The agency issues them only to certain nonresident and resident aliens, as ...

If you run a home business or you have self-employment income, you may at some point need an employer identification number. This need may arise when you hire employees, or when you want to open a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q: I want to start a new onlinebusiness and don’t really know where to start. Do I have to geta U.S. federal tax ID number? If so, where ...

Starting any type of business, even a simple business like a hot dog cart, requires a considerable amount of planning, paperwork and licensing. Though sales tax requirements vary depending on your ...

With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Even ...

If you've filed your tax return but need to follow up with your preparer, we've compiled some helpful ways to contact your tax software provider. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's ...