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U.S. Taxpayer ID Numbers are required for tax reporting
1. Social Security Numbers (SSN)
- Required for reporting wage (employment) income
- Administered by the Social Security Administration
2. Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)
- Used when individual is ineligible for Social Security Number
- Required to report other taxable income
- Administered by the Internal Revenue Service
Obtain a U.S. Taxpayer ID Number
1. Social Security Numbers
- Application is submitted at the Social Security Office
2. Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers
- Application is submitted at the Internal Revenue Service Office
For More Information
- Please visit IRS manual
- Click here for more information on Social Security Number and ITIN Letter
1. Social Security Numbers (SSN)
- Required for reporting wage (employment) income
- Administered by the Social Security Administration
2. Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN)
- Used when individual is ineligible for Social Security Number
- Required to report other taxable income
- Administered by the Internal Revenue Service
Obtain a U.S. Taxpayer ID Number
1. Social Security Numbers
- Application is submitted at the Social Security Office
2. Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers
- Application is submitted at the Internal Revenue Service Office
For More Information
- Please visit IRS manual
- Click here for more information on Social Security Number and ITIN Letter