Partnership Reporting

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Question:

Can a partnership report under one of the partner’s social security number, rather than filing for a EIN?

Answer:

No, a partnership is a separate legal entity from the partners. It must have an EIN. From the bank's perspective, CIP regulations not only require that you get a TIN from a U.S. person, they require you to get the right TIN according to IRS guidelines.

First published on BankersOnline.com 11/16/09