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avatar Max 2 weeks ago
What is the difference between tax ID vs EIN?
I often see tax ID vs EIN used interchangeably. Are they actually the same thing, or is there a difference that business owners should understand?
What is the difference between tax ID vs EIN?
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    @Kevin replied to Max
    1 week ago

    A tax identification number (TIN) is a generic term that includes all tax IDs used for tax filing purposes at the federal level such as SSN, ITIN, and EIN. An EIN, on the other hand, is a nine-digit tax ID issued by the federal government.
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    @Jackup replied to Max
    1 week ago

    A tax ID is a general term for identification numbers used for tax purposes, including SSNs, ITINs, and EINs. An EIN is specifically a nine-digit federal tax ID issued by the IRS to businesses and other entities.
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    @Madeline replied to Max
    1 week ago

    Honestly they're basically cousins in the same family. Tax ID (TIN) is the umbrella term for any number the IRS uses to track you, and EIN is just one specific type of TIN given to businesses. I mix them up too sometimes lol.

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