Tax Identification Number (TIN): What it is and how to get it
A TIN is a nine-digit tracking number assigned and used to identify a taxpayer.
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Oct 20, 2021
Cynthia Widmayer is an insurance contributor for Bankrate and has over two years of experience as a personal finance writer. She covers home, car and life insurance products for Bankrate, the Simple Dollar and Coverage.com among others.
A TIN is a nine-digit tracking number assigned and used to identify a taxpayer.
Financial scams exist throughout the year but escalate before and during tax season.
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure you don’t pay the IRS more than you have to.
If you owe taxes but can’t afford to pay them, you have a few options.