Is my tax identification number the same as my Social Security number?

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asked Jun 16, 2018 in Employment & Careers by K8TG (250 points)
Is my tax identification number the same as my Social Security number?

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answered Jun 16, 2018 by Niko (18,430 points)
Yes if you're filing as an individual on your income taxes then yes your social security number would be the same as a Tax identification number.

So if the tax form calls for a tax identification number and you're not a business then you should enter your social security number in the Tax ID Number field.

If you're filing taxes as a business then the Tax Identification number would be an Employee ID Number or EID also known as  TIN.

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