An EIN certificate is an employer identification number. It is also known as a federal tax number or tax identification number. It identifies a business for tax purposes. The EIN is a nine digit number that identifies the business.
They are required for use of banks, licensing, tax reports, electronic purposes such as returns, and state taxes.
You may be able to obtain a copy of it for verification or record keeping. Ways to do this include contacting the Business Tax Department through the IRS. To gain the copy, you will require your business name and social security number. For security purposes, you cannot get a copy posted to a new address; however, you can get a copy faxed to you.
You may be able to acquire a copy of your EIN certificate through your tax accountant. They may have the original copy if not, another copy. They use the EIN certificate to process taxes and your state. The agent you registered your business may also be a good person to check with for a copy.
If you are applying for the first time, you will need to register your business and then apply for an EIN certificate. You must go through the IRS to obtain one. You then have to fill out a form called Form SS-4. This can be done in several ways: Online, over the phone, fax and by mail.
They are required for use of banks, licensing, tax reports, electronic purposes such as returns, and state taxes.
You may be able to obtain a copy of it for verification or record keeping. Ways to do this include contacting the Business Tax Department through the IRS. To gain the copy, you will require your business name and social security number. For security purposes, you cannot get a copy posted to a new address; however, you can get a copy faxed to you.
You may be able to acquire a copy of your EIN certificate through your tax accountant. They may have the original copy if not, another copy. They use the EIN certificate to process taxes and your state. The agent you registered your business may also be a good person to check with for a copy.
If you are applying for the first time, you will need to register your business and then apply for an EIN certificate. You must go through the IRS to obtain one. You then have to fill out a form called Form SS-4. This can be done in several ways: Online, over the phone, fax and by mail.
