Taxpayer Identification Number

United States Tax Concept of Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN)

An Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number is applied for and used for a taxpayer’s child if the child’s adoption is pending. If an authorized adoption agency places a child in your home, you may be able to claim the child as your dependent and also claim the child and dependent care credit.

United States Tax Concept of Taxpayer Identification Number

For an individual, his/her social security number (SSN). For an employer, its’ employer identification number (EIN).