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Federal Tax Identification Number: Glossary Definition

Definition of Federal Tax Identification Number (FEIN):

This is a number assigned to a corporation, LLC or other business entity by the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes (similar to a Social Security Number, but for entities).  See IRS Form SS-4.

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