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About EINs: An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is a nine digit number that the IRS assigns to business entities. The IRS uses this number to identify taxpayers that are required to file various tax returns. EINs are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates, government agencies, certain individuals and other business entities.

You are required to obtain an EIN if you do one or more of the following:

1) Form a C or S corporation, a LLC, a Partnership, a Trust or Estate or other business entities ( the EIN is like your social security number).

2) Pay wages to one or more employees.

3) File pension or excise returns.

A sole proprietorship needs an EIN if it has employees, a pension plan, pays excise taxes or files bankruptcy.

IMPORTANT: You should apply for your EIN before you open for business. Most banks will require an EIN to open corporate or partnership bank accounts. Many states will also require the EIN for sales tax numbers, unemployment tax numbers, withholding and corporate documentation.

How to Apply for a Federal Identification Number:

SNL Group, Inc. can help you set up your business accounting system and apply for the necessary ID numbers. To contact SNL Group, Inc. click here

Download the Form SS4 and Instructions. Fill out the form before calling or going online to make your life easier.

1) By Telephone: Call 1-800-829-4933. You will be able to get your number before you hang up. Write the number in the upper right hand corner and save for your records.

2) By Fax or Mail: Fill out the SS4 and mail to the address or fax to the telephone number on this page, based on where you live. By fax allow 5 business days and for mail 4 - 6 wks.

3) By Internet: Fill out the SS4 as a guide and then go to the following page.