Understanding the difference between an SSN and ITIN is key to filing taxes correctly and avoiding mistakes that can delay your benefits.

The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that it is making important interim changes to strengthen its procedures for issuing Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers from now through the end of the ...

If you live in the U.S. and do not have — and are not allowed to obtain — a Social Security number, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to file your state and federal income ...

On July 1, 1996, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began to issue the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). An ITIN is granted to foreigners or permanent residents of the United States ...

What is an ITIN? An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a nine-digit number that always begins with the number 9 ...

The Internal Revenue Service has lifted the moratorium on processing applications to become an Acceptance Agent to help immigrants who need an Individual Taxpayer identification Number to file a tax ...

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS for individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number. Many lenders and credit card issuers ...

On March 27, the Internal Revenue Service announced that taxpayers can no longer request an employer identification number (EIN) unless the “responsible party” named on the application has a Social ...