An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) assigned to entities other than individuals, such as partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts. The EIN is used for the purpose of identifying businesses and certain other entities for tax reporting.
An identifying number for individuals that is furnished by the Social Security Administration. Social Security numbers are required for all individual taxpayers and dependents. It is the counterpart of the Employer Identification Number (EIN) that is used for non-individual entities such as businesses, trusts, and partnerships.
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identifying number assigned to a taxpayer or entity for tax purposes in the United States.
