No worries. The Social Security Administration can help, but you’ll need to jump through a few hoops. You can request a replacement card online if you have a US mailing address and a driver’s license.
Don’t feel like waiting for mail? You can visit a local Social Security office. Bring your ID—passport, state ID, that kind of thing. Be prepared for a line that feels like it’s sponsored by slow-motion time.
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Pro tip: The last four digits of your SSN are often enough for many forms. Memorize those bad boys. They’re your best friends when you need to verify your identity over the phone.
But wait—I’m a business owner. My TIN is an EIN.
If you started a side hustle selling artisanal pickles—congratulations! Your EIN is your business’s TIN. Where did you put it?
First, check your IRS business confirmation letter (CP 575). The IRS mailed that to you when you applied. It’s usually a yellow-ish form that looks official and boring.
No letter? Log into your online account with the IRS (the Business Tax Account portal). You can view your EIN there, assuming you remember your login. If not, call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933. Prepare for hold music that will haunt your dreams.
You can also find your EIN on old business tax returns (Form 1120 or Schedule C) or on invoices you sent to clients. Look at the top of any official business document.
