How Do You Find out Your Taxpayer Identification Number

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If you’re a non-resident or a dependent of a non-citizen, you have an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). This number starts with the number 9 and looks different from a regular SSN.

Your ITIN should be on any tax returns you’ve filed with the IRS. Check your W-7 application form if you still have a copy. Or look at correspondence from the IRS—they love sending letters with your number on it.

If you’ve lost it, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. Be ready to answer a bunch of security questions like “What was your mother’s maiden name?” and “What’s the name of your imaginary childhood pet?” Good luck remembering that.

Let’s wrap this up before your coffee gets cold

Finding your TIN is 90% about knowing where to look. Wallet, tax returns, pay stubs, bank accounts, and old IRS letters. Those are your five best friends.

And if you truly can’t find it? Contact the IRS or Social Security Administration. They’re surprisingly helpful if you have patience and a stiff drink waiting at home.

Remember: You are not alone in this. Everyone (including me) has misplaced this number at least once. Now go forth, locate that string of digits, and file your taxes like a hero. You’ve got this.