An employer identification number (EIN) is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business for tax administration purposes. It’s also used to complete some core business tasks, ...

When you open a new business, applying for an employer identification number (EIN) may need to be near the top of your priority list. While not every business needs an EIN, many do. Nearly 5.4 million ...

Sole proprietors are required to obtain an employer identification number, or EIN, if they have employees, are required to file pension information, pay excise taxes or file returns for alcohol, ...

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Your nonprofit organization needs an employer identification number (EIN) even if it doesn't have any employees. An EIN for a nonprofit identifies it to the IRS the way a Social Security number ...

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On March 27, the Internal Revenue Service announced that taxpayers can no longer request an employer identification number (EIN) unless the “responsible party” named on the application has a Social ...

What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

Keeping your personal and business expenses separate is crucial as a business owner, and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the best way to do so. An EIN number can help you keep your Social ...