Definitions for "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number"
This nine digit identification number is issued by the Internal Revenue Service to taxpayers who don't have a Social Security number, such as people who are not US citizens. This number can be used to apply for credit and loans or to access credit reports.
A number formatted like a Social Security Number, but issued by the Internal Revenue Service to individuals that are not eligible for a Social Security Number (e.g. a foreign national not legally able to work in the U.S., but receiving some form of payment other than wages).
An IRS identification number for individuals who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.