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Facility : Apply for Employer Identification Number
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How To Apply For IRS Employer Identification Number?
No need to file a Form SS-4! We ask you the questions and you give us the answers. After all validations are done you will get your EIN immediately upon completion. You can then download, save, and print your EIN confirmation notice.
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Purpose of an Employer Identification Number
Employer Identification Numbers are issued for the purpose of tax administration and are not intended for participation in any other activities (e.g., tax lien auction or sales, lotteries, etc.)
Daily Limitation of an Employer Identification Number
Effective May 21, 2012, to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service will limit Employer Identification Number (EIN) issuance to one per responsible party per day. For trusts, the limitation is applied to the grantor, owner, or trustor. For estates, the limitation is applied to the decedent (decedent estate) or the debtor (bankruptcy estate). This limitation is applicable to all requests for EINs whether online or by phone, fax or mail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Is the Responsible Party For Your New Entity an EIN Previously Obtained Through the Internet :
We cannot process your application online if the responsible party is an entity with an EIN previously obtained through the Internet. Please use one of our other methods to apply. See How to Apply for an EIN. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Apply by Fax
Taxpayers can fax the completed Form SS-4 (PDF) application to their state fax number (see Where to File Your Taxes (for Form SS-4)), after ensuring that the Form SS-4 contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, one will be assigned using the appropriate procedures for the entity type. If the taxpayer’s fax number is provided, a fax will be sent back with the EIN within four (4) business days.
Apply by Mail
The processing timeframe for an EIN application received by mail is four weeks. Ensure that the Form SS-4 (PDF) contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, one will be assigned using the appropriate procedures for the entity type and mailed to the taxpayer. Find out where to mail Form SS-4 on the Where to File Your Taxes (for Form SS-4) page.
Apply by Telephone – International Applicants
International applicants may call 267-941-1099 (not a toll-free number) 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday to obtain their EIN. The person making the call must be authorized to receive the EIN and answer questions concerning the Form SS-4 (PDF), Application for Employer Identification Number. Complete the Third Party Designee section only if you want to authorize the named individual to receive the entity’s EIN and answer questions about the completion of Form SS-4. The designee’s authority terminates at the time the EIN is assigned and released to the designee. You must complete the signature area for the authorization to be valid.
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FAQ On IRS Employer Identification Number
Sure, here are some FAQ on IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN):
What is an EIN?
An EIN is a nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to businesses and organizations. It is used to identify the tax accounts of employers and certain others who have no employees.
Who needs an EIN?
Any business or organization that is required to file a federal tax return needs an EIN. This includes businesses with employees, businesses that file excise taxes, and businesses that file alcohol, tobacco, and firearms (ATF) taxes.
How do I get an EIN?
You can apply for an EIN online, by fax, or by mail. The fastest way to get an EIN is to apply online. You can apply online at the IRS website.
How long does it take to get an EIN?
If you apply for an EIN online, you will usually receive your EIN within minutes. If you apply by fax or mail, it may take several weeks to receive your EIN.