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, ...

An employer identification number (EIN) is like a Social Security number (SSN) for a business. The IRS assigns an EIN — also known as a federal tax ID number — to any business that is eligible. EINs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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How long does it take to get an EIN number? Getting your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is one of the first and most important steps in establishing your business. But if you're like many ...

The Internal Revenue Service is tightening the security on its Employer Identification Number application process, starting May 13, allowing only individuals who already have a tax identification ...

With two owners, you need to register your business using some type of business structure. The obvious business type for two owners is a partnership. A partnership is an official business registered ...

The IRS announced on March 27, 2019 that in an effort to enhance security and improve transparency, the “responsible party” on applications for an employer identification number (EIN) must now be a ...

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