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TINTaxpayer Identification Number

Taxpayer Identification Number - general term for tax IDs including EIN and SSN.

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TIN Taxpayer Identification Number - general term for tax IDs including EIN and SSN.

Definition

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a general term for tax identification numbers issued by the IRS or Social Security Administration. For businesses, this is typically an EIN. For sole proprietors, it may be a Social Security Number. TIN validation is a critical step in SAM.gov registration.

Related Terms

  • EIN

    Employer Identification Number - a 9-digit tax ID assigned by the IRS.

  • SAM.gov

    System for Award Management - the official federal government system for contractor registration.

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