As long as you are living, your Revocable Living Trust does not have a separate tax identification number (TIN) or EIN and you do not need to file a separate trust tax return. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prefers that you use your own Social Security number.

How do I get an EIN number for a revocable trust?

If and when the trust does need an EIN, the trustees can apply for one through the IRS website. You can also apply for one by fax or postal mail using IRS Form SS-4.

How is a revocable trust different from an EIN?

Revocable Trusts and EINs. A revocable trust is a separate legal entity a grantor creates to hold assets until after his death. Placing the assets in a revocable trust allows them to pass directly to the grantor’s heirs without going through probate court. A revocable trust qualifies as grantor owned if the grantor controls…

Do you need a tax ID for a revocable trust?

Generally, a tax ID is not necessary for a living trust. Instead, a revocable trust uses its creator’s Social Security number for tax identification purposes, and the creator reports it on their tax return. If there are multiple trust creators, the creators can decide among them whose Social Security number to use.

Do you need a tin for a revocable living trust?

A revocable living trust does not typically need its own Tax Identification Number (TIN) while the grantor is still alive. Instead, the grantor’s social security number is used for tax purposes.

When does a revocable trust become a grantor?

A revocable trust qualifies as grantor owned if the grantor controls the trust and receives all of its income while alive. An EIN is a federal tax identification number that the IRS uses to identify business entities for tax purposes. Revocable trusts that are not grantor owned must have EINs both before and after the grantor’s death.