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EIN and ITIN Knowledge Base

All our guides on U.S. tax numbers in one place: ITIN and Form W-7, EIN and Form SS-4, IRS letters, U.S. bank accounts and company setup for non-U.S. residents.

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Plain-language guides to the two U.S. tax numbers non-residents ask about most. An ITIN is the IRS number for a person who cannot get a Social Security number; it is applied for on Form W-7. An EIN is the IRS number for a business, trust or estate; it is applied for on Form SS-4. The IRS charges nothing for either.

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TIN vs ITIN: What Is the Difference?

TIN vs ITIN is one of the most frequent questions among non-U.S. taxpayers, freelancers, and foreign business owners entering the...

ITIN vs SSN: What Is the Difference?

The difference between ITIN vs SSN has a vital importance for anyone who earns U.S.-source income, opens a bank account,...

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