Curious about EIN vs. TIN? An EIN is a type of tax number used by businesses and organizations, but not all tax ID numbers are EINs. Here's what to know.

As you prepare to file your taxes in advance of the April 15 deadline, you may be wondering about certain terminology. For instance, the 1040 form that most people use to file their federal income ...

An employer identification number (EIN) is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business for tax administration purposes. It’s also used to complete some core business tasks, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Darren Case is an Arizona attorney covering tax and estate planning. As we come close to the end of taxable year in conjunction ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

As an accountant and tax professional, you can glean a great deal of information from a company's Employer Identification Number. Almost everything tax and business expense-related can be tracked ...

Can you open a business account without an EIN? Yes! Learn which business types qualify, required documents, and when getting an EIN may be smart.