What is a federal tax identification number?

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How do we define: federal tax identification number?


Federal Tax Identification Number is a number given to a corporation or other business entity by the federal government for tax purposes. Also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN) it is often required in order to transact business in a similar manner that an individual requires a social security number.


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