How Do You Apply For A Taxpayer ID Number?
Everyone who files Federal Taxes must have a Taxpayer ID Number known to the IRS as the Taxpayer Identification Number or TIN. The Taxpayer ID Number can be a Social Security Number or it can be an Individual Taxpayer ID Number. It depends on your status as a resident, non-resident or alien. If it is a Social Security Number that is needed then you would apply to the Social Security Administration. Otherwise you would apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an ITIN, Individual Taxpayer ID Number. First you need to determine if you need a Taxpayer ID Number or a Social Security Account Number. It you are a U.S. resident or a legal alien, then you should apply for a Social Security Account Number. If you are not a U.S. resident or legal alien then you would need a Taxpayer ID Number. To apply for a Social Security Account Number you need to complete an application form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. This form is available at a local Social Security office or can be downl
