An employer identification number (EIN) is like a social security number for your business. You can apply for an EIN by filing an Application For Employer Identification Number (Form SS-4) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The form can be submitted online, by mail, telephone, or fax...
Also known as a “Tax ID number,” the EIN is a business federal tax ID that works like a Social Security Number for your business. Learn more.
You’ll notice a lot of the solutions below reference mailing or faxing Form SS-4 to the IRS. This is due to the fact that your EIN application requires a manual review process by the IRS. We have instructions on how to apply for an EIN via Form SS-4. Please see this lesson if ne...
Why should you make an effort to keep your Form SS-4 or confirmation letter in your files for whenever you’ll need it? Let’s talk a little about why an EIN is important and then we’ll cover 4 methods for finding it. Lastly, we’ll touch on when and how to apply for a new ...
But the online form gives options for a manager, an authorized representative, an authorized member, and an authorized person… WHAT? Why not just “manager”? What do these other options mean, and how do i know whether they apply to me? Do they apply to the other members? Thanks!
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