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 ...

There is about a month left in tax filing season, with federal and Utah state tax returns both due April 15. The IRS says it has already issued nearly 37 million refunds totaling nearly $125 billion ...

Ever tried filing taxes, opening a U.S. bank account, or applying for a loan and hit a wall because you don’t have a Social Security Number? That’s where a taxpayer identification number (or TIN) can ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

As you prepare to file your taxes in advance of the April 15 deadline, you may be wondering about certain terminology. For instance, the 1040 form that most people use to file their federal income ...