How can I get a federal tax ID number?
A federal tax identification (ID) number is issued by the IRS or the Social Security Administration and is used in the administration of tax law (Reference 1). For most U.S. citizens, a Social Security number doubles as their federal tax ID number. However, other federal tax ID numbers include employee identification numbers (EIN), individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN), taxpayer identification numbers for pending U.S. adoptions (ATIN), and preparer taxpayer identification numbers (PTIN). The Social Security Administration issues Social Security numbers, and the IRS issues all other federal tax ID numbers.Social Security NumberSocial Security numbers are used for tax purposes and also to track and pay retirement benefits from the U.S. government. Download Form SS-5, “Application for a Social Security Card” from the Social Security website and provide documentation proving your U.S. citizenship status, your age and your identity. If you are older than the age of 12, take your
