how to get a tax id number

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To get a tax ID number, the process depends on the type of tax ID you need:

ITINs are for individuals who are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) but need to file U.S. taxes, such as nonresident aliens and their dependents.
You must complete IRS Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
Submit the Form W-7 along with your federal income tax return and original or certified documents proving your identity and foreign status (e.g., passport).
You can apply by mailing the documents to the IRS, in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, or through an IRS-authorized Acceptance Agent.
The IRS typically processes ITIN applications within about seven weeks

EINs are used for business entities.
You can apply online via the IRS website and receive your EIN immediately if your business is in the U.S. or its territories.
Alternatively, you can apply by mail, fax, or phone (for international applicants) using Form SS-4.
Online application is the fastest method, available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET

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In Austria, you request your tax ID (“Steuernummer”) from your local tax authority (“Finanzamt”) either in person, by mail, phone, or online through Finanzonline

In Germany, citizens automatically receive a tax ID number, but you can request a new one online if lost

Determine the type of tax ID you need (ITIN for individuals without SSN, EIN for businesses, or local tax ID in your country).
For ITIN in the U.S., complete Form W-7 with tax return and documentation, then submit by mail or in person.
For EIN in the U.S., apply online for immediate issuance or use Form SS-4 by mail/fax/phone.
For other countries, contact your local tax authority to request the tax ID.

This ensures you follow the correct steps based on your status and location