What is a Filer's federal ID no?

[kimhoutz]

I am doing my taxes for college and I don't know what this is. I need help

[xmasbaby0]

Your tax ID as a person filing a tax return is your Social Security number.

What do you mean by "doing my taxes for college?"  Can you be claimed as someone else's dependent?  Are you a full-time student under the age of 24?

[mnem3844]

Unless you have otherwise, it is your Social Security number. This is 99% most common

[Davidsk1]

The Filer's Federal ID Number is the Employer Identification Number (EIN), a nine-digit number the IRS assigns to businesses or organizations for tax purposes.

• If you’re an employee, find it in Box b of your W-2.

• For scholarships, check your 1098-T or 1099-MISC.

• If self-employed, you may need your own EIN (apply free on the IRS website).

Still stuck? Ask the organization that provided your tax form for help!


Moreover here is a detailed guide about how to become tax filer.