Is there a difference between the tax identification number and the tax number?
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Modified on: Sun, 27 Feb, 2022 at 10:23 PM
Yes, there is. The following characteristics distinguish the tax identification number from the tax number:
Characteristics of the tax number
When you start work, this will be assigned to you by your responsible tax office
it can change as a result of a change of employer, changed life situations or a change of residence
is required for the tax return at the tax office
can be found on your pay slip and your income tax statement
Characteristics of the tax identification number (also "tax ID")
it always remains the same, despite a change of employer, changed life situations or a change of residence
it is an 11-digit, individual and unique number assigned to you
you keep the tax ID assigned to you for the rest of your life
can be found on your pay slip and your income tax statement
Further information on the tax ID can be found at:
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