Is EIN the Same as SSN?

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ITIN vs SSN and TINs

  • An ITIN is a tax ID number assigned by the IRS, not the SSA. It is used for tax purposes, not employment.
  • The ITIN identifies those without an SSN on tax returns.
  • An SSN is issued by the SSA to track individuals. All other tax IDs are issued by the IRS.
  • A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) identifies taxpayers.
  • An SSN is a type of TIN for individuals.
  • An EIN is a TIN for businesses.

EIN and SSN Distinctions

  • The EIN and SSN both identify taxpayers.
  • But an EIN is for businesses while an SSN is for individuals.
  • You can get an EIN without an SSN to identify your business.

Valid ITIN Information

  • An ITIN identifies foreign individuals who file US taxes but can’t get an SSN.
  • All valid ITINs start with 9.
  • The 4th and 5th digits range from 50-65, 70-88, 90-92, and 94-99.

SSN and EIN Clarification

  • The Employer Identification Number (EIN) and Social Security Number (SSN) are two distinct nine-digit numbers with different purposes issued by the federal government.
  • An EIN identifies a business while an SSN identifies an individual.

SSN and EIN Linkage

  • The Social Security Number (SSN) identifies individuals.
  • The Employer Identification Number (EIN) identifies businesses.
  • An SSN is issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to track individuals. All other tax IDs are issued by the IRS.

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