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What is a tax ID number and how is it used?

What is a tax ID number? It's a unique nine-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration or the IRS to anyone who pays taxes. Learn more here.
The Tax Adviser

Representing taxpayers with IRS identity protection and theft victim assistance

Tax-related identity theft remains widespread and a potentially serious problem for victims, for whom authorized representatives can provide vital help.
AOL

IRS says taxpayers who filed suspicious returns with key tax credits must verify their IDs

The IRS crackdown on what appears to be extensive fraud involving key but obscure tax credits remains ongoing. And taxpayers who receive notices that they need to verify their identity must pay ...
WHNT

Bectran Advances Risk Analysis with IRS Based Tax ID Verification System

CHICAGO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bectran, Inc., the industry leader in credit, collections and accounts receivable management technology, today announced a powerful new integration with ...
Forbes

Received Notice 5071C From The IRS? Here’s How To Respond—And How To Protect Yourself

When you receive a Notice 5071C, it means that the IRS has received a federal income tax return filed using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN). Before the ...
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Compliancely Evolves from TIN Matching to Full-Stack Business Verification and Credit Risk Platform

New enterprise-grade modules and APIs transform Compliancely from a TIN-matching tool into a unified KYB, tax, and credit risk assessment platform.
Forbes

It’s Time For Tax Pros To Renew Their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)—Here’s How

With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Even ...