What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

Besides the fact that April is one of the rainiest times of the year (and I'm basically a cat in human clothing), I always dread the fourth month of the year because of Tax Day. I personally find ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...

A tax identification number (TIN) is a unique nine-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service to anyone who pays taxes (personal or business). Your TIN ...

If you run a home business or you have self-employment income, you may at some point need an employer identification number. This need may arise when you hire employees, or when you want to open a ...