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taxpayer identification number (TIN)

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A quick definition of taxpayer identification number (TIN):

A taxpayer identification number (TIN) is a special number with nine digits that the government gives to people and businesses for tax purposes. The TIN helps the government keep track of who is paying taxes and who is not. You need a TIN to file your taxes or get certain benefits. There are different types of TINs, like the Social Security Number (SSN) and the Employer Identification Number (EIN). The government gives out TINs to make sure everyone pays their fair share of taxes.

A more thorough explanation:

A taxpayer identification number (TIN) is a unique nine-digit number assigned to individuals or entities by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax purposes. TINs are used to identify and track taxpayers and are mandatory for filing tax returns or claiming treaty benefits.

There are several types of TINs, including:

  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
  • Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions (ATIN)
  • Preparer Taxpayer Identification Number (PTIN)

The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues the SSN, while the IRS issues all other TINs.

For example, if you are an employee, your employer will use your SSN to report your wages to the IRS. If you are a business owner, you will need an EIN to file your business taxes. If you are a nonresident alien who earns income in the United States, you will need an ITIN to file your tax return.

These examples illustrate how TINs are used to identify and track taxpayers for tax purposes.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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