You can start this week. There are five different types of tax ID numbers. Which one you need varies based on your situation. Social Security Numbers (SSNs) are assigned by the Social Security ...

Your Tax ID Number - sometimes also referred to as a Federal Tax Identification Number, a 95 Number, or EIN Number - is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to be used by self-employed ...

An employer identification number (EIN) is assigned to a business by the IRS. EINs serve a similar purpose as Social Security numbers for individuals. Sole proprietors aren't required to get an ...

Investopedia / Michela Buttignol The term "employer identification number" (EIN) refers to a unique identifier that is assigned to a business entity so that it can easily be identified by the ...

Tax Day is here, but if you still need to file your taxes, the Internal Revenue Service has some last-minute tips to make the process less stressful.