If you're paying a tax preparer to handle your taxes for you, make sure they have this official ID number. Otherwise, you risk certain financial consequences.

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With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Even ...

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FIFO, HIFO and Spec ID (among others) are key methods to calculate crypto tax liability. The choice of method affects your taxable gains and overall liability. Record-keeping is crucial for compliance ...

In recent debates about Nigeria’s tax reforms, a widespread misconception has taken root: that citizens without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) cannot own or operate a bank account. This view, while ...

All taxable individuals and organisations in Nigeria are expected to obtain a Tax ID to engage in banking, financial services, or government contracts The Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, also ...

We have created a tax matrix that explains the most common IRS and California tax forms we request from our suppliers and nonresidents for registration and withholding compliance purposes. Federal ...