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Enterprise Indentification Number (EIN) APPLICATION
When to apply for an EIN
EIN Number is required in the following situations:
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New business
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Open a bank account
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Hire (or will hire) employees, including household employees
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Business Annual Filing
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Tax Filing
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Funding your business
EIN is used to identify business accounts, tax returns and documents.
How to apply for an EIN
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Apply Online, by Fax, by Mail
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Telephone application required for international applicants.
Basic information needed:
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Legal name of entity
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Trade name of business (if different from name above)
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Executor, administrator, trustee, “care of” name
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Mailing address
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Name of responsible party
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SSN, ITIN, or EIN
Why should I apply for a new EIN?
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If the proprietorship incorporates or enters into a partnership, a new EIN is required.
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A new EIN is not needed if the existing entity only elected to change the way it is taxed on Form 8832.
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A new EIN is not needed when electing or revoking an S-corporation, changing to a corporation from LLC and vice versa.