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Employer Identification Number (EIN)

An EIN is a nine-digit Federal Identification Number issued by the IRS to identify a business entity. EIN's are also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number and are required by the IRS for all businesses in order to file annual income tax returns. If your business is planning to change or has changed it's formation type or come out of a bankruptcy, it is generally required to apply for a new tax ID number. By and large, the IRS requires most of all business to have a Tax Identification Number for tax purposes. Save time and apply Online and receive your EIN within minutes. In most cases approval is immediate. You may apply for an EIN Online if your principal business is located in the United States.

No need to file an SS-4 Form. The Online step by step application form asks the questions, you provide the answers and upon all validations are done you will get your Tax ID. Also, download, save, and or print your confirmation notice. We recommend that you please keep in a safe place. If you are applying on behalf of multiple organizations you can only obtain one EIN per day.

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Who needs a tax ID?

Required for business banking

Required for business banking

Before opening a new business bank account you may need a federal tax ID.
Businesses with employees

Businesses with employees

Business that hires employees must have an Employer Identification Number.
Starting a new business?

Starting a new business?

Changing ownership, or re-structuring your business you will require an EIN.

Entities that require an EIN

Below is a list of Entities that require a Federal Tax ID Number. Having an EIN for your business is the most common way to identify your organization with the IRS for tax purposes. It's best to be sure your organization is formed legally by having a tax id number.
Sole Proprietor/ Individual

For an individually owned organization not registering with the state as a Corporation or LLC. For example, Johns Lighting.

Partnership

For a business not registering with a state as a Corporation or LLC, and owned by multiple people. For example, John and Daves Lighting

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

For a organization registering with a state as an LLC. For example, Johns Lighting LLC.

Corporation

Corporation names must end a corporate indicator such as Inc, Incorporated, Corp, Corporation, Co, Limited, or LTD.

S-Corporation

Corporation names must end a corporate indicator such as Inc, Incorporated, Corp, Corporation, Co, Limited, or LTD.

 Personal Service Corporation

For a organization in a field such as health, law, accounting, and consulting which is registering with a state as a Personal Service Corporation. A license to practice is usually required. AKA a Professional Corporation. For example, Johns Law Group PC.

 Church Controlled Organization

For a organization not registering with a state as a Corporation or LLC, and owned by multiple people. For example, John and Daves Lighting

 Other Non-profit

For non-profit organizations that do not also fall under one of the other entity types like Corporation or Church-Controlled.

 Trust

For legal arrangements in which assets are owned and managed by someone for the benefit of another.

Estate of a Deceased Individual

This is the Responsible Party for the estate. The Executor, Administrator or Legal Representative.

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online Now

If your business has or will file taxes or have employees, you probably need a Federal Tax ID from the IRS. To get the Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) for your business, you must provide your SSN or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). An EIN is used by employers, sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, non-profit organizations, estates and trusts, government agencies, certain individuals and other business entities. If you had an EIN as a sole proprietor and now want to file as an LLC or incorporate, you will need to reapply for a new Employer Identification Number. Do you withhold taxes on income, other than wages, paid to a non-resident alien? You will need an EIN. A Federal Tax ID Number are issued by the IRS to help the agency administer federal tax payments and refunds. Applying Online for a Federal Tax ID Number is easy. It is the fastest method, it and is preferred by the IRS.