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SSNs, ITINs, And W8-BENs: What’s The Difference?

SSN, ITIN and W8-BENs are important to understand as you navigate your international tax responsibilities. We dive in here. SSN – A Social Security Number (SSN) for your child can equal refundable tax credits. ITIN – An Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for your NRA (non-resident alien) spouse, dependent(s) or other U.S. tax residents which

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IRS Revises EIN Application Process To Enhance Security, Transparency

The IRS on March 27 announced that starting May 13, 2019, as part of its ongoing security review, only individuals with either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) may be listed as the ‘responsible party’ on an entity’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) application, i.e., Form SS-4. This requirement to

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