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A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to record and track tax payments. There are several types of TINs that vary according to taxpayer category. They include the Social Security Number (SSN), Employee Identification Number (EIN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) and Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).<ref>http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Taxpayer-Identification-Numbers-TIN</ref> Each type of application has specific requirements for information and documentation. | A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to record and track tax payments. There are several types of TINs that vary according to taxpayer category. They include the Social Security Number (SSN), Employee Identification Number (EIN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) and Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).<ref>http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Taxpayer-Identification-Numbers-TIN</ref> Each type of application has specific requirements for information and documentation. | ||
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*The instructions stated here correspond to the August 2011 version of the forms (still in use at the time of writing in 2015). Forms may change slightly over time. | *The instructions stated here correspond to the August 2011 version of the forms (still in use at the time of writing in 2015). Forms may change slightly over time. | ||
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