Notice code 08

Notice code 08 — Missing Taxpayer Identifying Number (TIN) - We charge a penalty when you don’t provide a social secu…

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Missing Taxpayer Identifying Number (TIN) - We charge a penalty when you don’t provide a social security number (SSN) for yourself, your dependent, or another person. We also charge a penalty when you don’t provide your own SSN to another person or if you don’t include your employer identification number on an information return. The penalty of $5 for each missing TIN the law requires on returns and statements due by 12/31/89. The penalty is $50 for each missing TIN the law requires on returns and statements due after 12/31/89.