I've encountered this a few times, but the second account is usually a DBA or has an Assumed Name certificate with the SOS. The situation I have here is a little different. Company 1 is XYZ Services; Company 2 is XYZ Logistics. Both are registered with the SOS. XYZ Services' registered agent is John Doe (owner). XYZ Logistics' registered agent is XYZ Services, and signed by John Doe (owner).
So John Doe owns both LLCs. The LLCs are titled with the same set of initials (both begin with XYZ). It seems like the intent of XYZ Logistics was to be an Assumed Name, but it's not - it's filed as a separate entity.
My question is, can these businesses share the same TIN?
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