A federal tax ID number, also known as an EIN, is a nine-digit number that identifies your company with the IRS. Here is how to lookup your business's EIN online ...

A new report by the Treasury Department s Inspector General for Tax Administration found that millions of people may have improperly received Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers from the IRS ...

What Is an EIN? An employer identification number (EIN) is a unique nine-digit number issued by the IRS to businesses, nonprofits, estates and trusts for tax purposes.

The Internal Revenue Service is tightening the security on its Employer Identification Number application process, starting May 13, allowing only individuals who already have a tax identification ...

The IRS issued an “urgent” alert on Wednesday, warning tax preparers of possible scams. According to the IRS, a new scam email is circulating that is impersonating the IRS and attempting to ...

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike. Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity. Consumer Reports explains ...

If the IRS suspects you fell victim to ID theft, the agency mails – and not emails – you a letter with one of these codes in the upper-right corner near the date: Form 5071C, Letter 12C ...

A new scam email is circulating that is impersonating the IRS and attempting to steal the Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN).