Is The FEIN The Same As TIN? - TurboTax Support - Intuit

US En United States (English) United States (Spanish) Canada (English) Canada (French)

TURBOTAX
• Expert does your taxes Back

  Expert does your taxes

  An expert does your return, start to finish

  Full Service for personal taxes Full Service for business taxes
• Do it yourself Back

  Do it yourself

  We'll guide you step-by-step

  Do your own personal taxes Do personal taxes with expert help Do business taxes with expert help Do taxes with a CD/download
• Resources Back

  Resources

  Explore tax tools, get tips, and read reviews

  Tax refund calculator Tax bracket calculator W-4 withholding calculator Self-employed expense estimator More calculators Latest tax law changes Active duty/reserve military Product reviews Tax tips TurboTax blog Let an expert do taxes for you Back Let an expert do taxes for you Simple tax situations (W-2 only) Itemized deductions Investors/rental properties Self-employed/gig workers Pricing File your own taxes with expert help Back File your own taxes with expert help Simple tax situations (W-2 only) Itemized deductions Investors/rental properties Self-employed/gig workers Pricing File your own taxes Back File your own taxes Simple tax situations (W-2 only) Itemized deductions Investors/rental properties Self-employed/gig workers Pricing File your own taxes with a CD/Download Back File your own taxes with a CD/Download Home and business Download TurboTax TurboTax Advantage subscription
• Support Back

  Support

  Find answers and manage your return

  Help and community answers Track your refund File an extension Check your e-file status File a prior year's taxes Amend your return Find prior year return FAQ
• Pricing

• Community Back

  Community

  • Discuss your taxes
  • News & Announcements
  • Help Videos
  • Event Calendar
  • Life Event Hubs
  • Champions Program
  • Community Basics
• Topics

Sign up Sign in Sign in to TurboTax Sign up Sign in TurboTax Community

Find answers to your questions

TurboTax

Work on your taxes

• Community
  • Discuss your taxes
  • News & Announcements
  • Help Videos
  • Event Calendar
  • Life Event Hubs
  • Champions Program
  • Community Basics
• Topics

cancel Turn on suggestions Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for  Search instead for  Did you mean:  US En United States (English) United States (Spanish) Canada (English) Canada (French) Sign in to Community

• Community
• :
• Discussions
• :
• Taxes
• :
• Get your taxes done
• :
• Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

Announcements

Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

Yes No leo-the-lion2 New Member

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN? Topics:

• TurboTax Premier Online

posted ‎June 4, 2019 8:12 PM last updated ‎June 04, 2019 8:12 PM 0 10 55,279 Reply Bookmark Icon Connect with an expert

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

10 Replies Texas Roger Level 15

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

FEIN is the same as EIN. It is a number assigned to businesses by the IRS.

TIN is a taxpayer identification number issued by the IRS. It is issued to identify taxpayers. It is similar to an SSN which is issued by the Social Security Administration.

‎June 4, 2019 8:12 PM 0 3 53,750 Reply Bookmark Icon Homealoneyes Returning Member

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

DO YOU MEAN FEIN IS THE SAME AS TIN? YOU PUT DOWN EIN...

‎April 7, 2020 12:42 AM 0 47,948 Reply Bookmark Icon RDeinlein New Member

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

So, is that a yes or no to the question. The definitions do not clarify a specific answer for us that are not familiar with the terminologies. Thank you.

‎July 4, 2020 10:01 AM 0 1 45,054 Reply Bookmark Icon BillM223 Employee Tax Expert

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

The answer to "is the FEIN the same as a TIN" is NO.

The FEIN is issued to businesses of various types. The TIN is issued to taxpayers who must appear on a IRS tax return but who do not qualify to get a Social Security number.

To be on a tax return, an individual must have either a Social Security number or a TIN.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer" ‎July 4, 2020 10:47 AM 5 45,049 Reply Bookmark Icon Rmille10 Level 2

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

the reason I’m interested in this question is that the companies that provide me a 1099-DIV have a TIN showing on their form but no FEIN. The TIN looks like a unique identifier for the company so I’m assuming it functions the same way as a FEIN. Is that a good assumption?

‎July 9, 2020 6:34 PM 1 2 44,808 Reply Bookmark Icon Anonymous Not applicable

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

sometimes. for a business yes but for an individual a TIN would be their SSN, An individual operating a business such as a sole proprietorship with employees would also need a FEIN for their business.

‎July 9, 2020 6:39 PM 0 44,805 Reply Bookmark Icon rprastein Level 3

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

TIN is a generic term, "Tax ID Number".

-For individuals, a TIN can be:

• Social Security number "SSN" (issued by the Social Security Administration)
• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number "ITIN" (issued by the IRS for individuals who need identification for tax purposes, but don't have and are ineligible to receive a SSN)

- For businesses, a TIN can be:

• Employer Identification Number "EIN" (issued by the IRS; also sometimes reffered to as FEIN, for Federal Employer Identification Number)

There are two other types of TINs issued by the IRS, in case you're curious (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin) :

• Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions "ATIN"
• Preparer Taxpayer Identification Number "PTIN"

‎November 15, 2021 11:39 PM 4 35,225 Reply Bookmark Icon rprastein Level 3

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

I had the same question, and looked it up on the IRS web site. EIN/FEIN is a type of TIN, for a business. SSN is a type of TIN. ITIN is a type of TIN, generally for a foreigner who is not eligible for a SSN.

‎November 15, 2021 11:44 PM 1 35,220 Reply Bookmark Icon jcarkb New Member

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

Is the payers FEIN the same as TIN?

‎March 14, 2022 10:13 AM 0 1 31,357 Reply Bookmark Icon AamilD Expert Alumni

• Mark as New
• Bookmark
• Subscribe
• Subscribe to RSS Feed
• Permalink
• Print
• Report Inappropriate Content

Is the FEIN the same as TIN?

Yes, the payer's tax identification number is the same as the federal identification number.

‎March 14, 2022 10:27 AM 4 31,352 Reply Bookmark Icon

Still have questions?

Questions are answered within a few hours on average.

Post a Question

*Must create login to post

Featured forums Taxes Lower Debt Investing Self-Employed All topics

Unlock tailored help options in your account.

Sign in to TurboTax Create an account >

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question

Related Content

What’s my US TIN

in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Getting 'C11 - The value recorded for the element is an invalid number string for a U.S. TIN." - Check my SSN and Name is matching with IRD record

in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

What is WCC;s TIN

in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

if my 1099-R for the Payers TIN has all x's with a 4 digit number at the end. How do you enter anything?

in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

where do I put interest income with the payer's tin

in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

×

You are leaving TurboTax.

You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.

Cancel Continue