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.
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a unique identifier used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States to track and manage taxpayers' various tax-related activities.
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