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 ...

What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...

Keeping your personal and business expenses separate is crucial as a business owner, and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the best way to do so. An EIN number can help you keep your Social ...

Each taxpayer in the U.S. needs to have a unique nine-digit number that can identify them to the IRS. Many Americans use their Social Security number, or SSN, to confirm their identity on tax returns ...