Sole Proprietor / Individual

Enter Owner Information: First Name

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First Name

Enter the first name of the business owner.

Middle Name

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Middle Name (Optional)

Enter the middle name of the business owner.

You can leave this field blank if desired.

Last Name

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Last Name

Enter the last name of the business owner.

Social Security Number
Why we need this? In order to assign an EIN for an Entity, the IRS requires the Social Security Number of the managing member. This information is secured using SSL encryption.

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Social Security Number (SSN)

Enter the SSN of the business owner.

We use SSL to encrypt and protect all of your personal information.

Verify SSN

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Verify SSN

Re-enter the SSN of the individual that owns the business to verify it matches the previously entered SSN.

We use SSL to encrypt and protect all of your personal information.

Title

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Title of Owner

Enter the title of the business owner.

The title is usually “Owner” for a Sole Proprietor.

Trade Name / DBA

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Trade Name / DBA (Optional)

Enter the Trade Name or DBA of the business.

You can leave this field blank if desired.

Business Address (No PO Boxes): Address

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Street Address (No PO Boxes)

Enter the street address of the business.

This can be a business or residential address.

City

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City

Enter the city of the business.

State

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State

Select the state of the business.

Zip Code

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Zip Code

Enter the zip code of the business.

County

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County

Enter the County of the business.

Do not confuse “county” with “country”.

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Mailing Address (optional)

Check the box if you would like to receive mail at a different address than the one listed above.

You can leave the box unchecked if desired.

Check the box if you would like to receive mail at a different address. (optional)

Address

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Street Address (PO Boxes Accepted)

Enter the street address where you want to receive mail.

This can be a PO Box, business or residential address.

City

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City

Enter the city of the mailing address.

State

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State

Select the state of the mailing address.

Zip Code

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Zip Code

Enter the zip code of the mailing address.

Business Information: Reason for Applying

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Reason for Applying

Select one reason why you are applying for an IRS EIN (Tax ID) Number.

There can be more than one reason, but only select one.

Primary Activity

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Primary Activity

Select the primary activity of the business.

Specific Products/Services

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Specific Products/Services

Enter the specific products/services of the business.

If you own a computer repair business you could enter “computer repair services”.

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General Questions

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

Does your business own a highway motor vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more?

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General Questions

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

Does your business involve gambling?

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General Questions

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

Does your business sell or manufacture alcohol, tobacco, or firearms?

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General Questions

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

Does your business pay federal excise taxes?

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General Questions

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

Has the entity at the top of this form applied for an EIN before?

For this entity type you can only have one EIN.

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General Questions

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

If yes, provide details in the fields that appear.

Do you have or expect to have an employee within 12 months, excluding owners?

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Tax Payments

Check the box only if this applies to your business.

If you pay less than $4,000 a year in wages you can file taxes annually. (Check the box)

If you pay more than $4,000 a year in wages you can file taxes quarterly. (Leave the box unchecked)

If you expect to pay less than $4,000 in wages over the next calendar year, do you wish to file annual instead of quarterly taxes?

Number of Agricultural Employees

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Agricultural Employees

Enter the number of agricultural employees on your payroll.

Enter 0 if you do not have any agricultural employees.

Number of Household Employees

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Household Employees

Enter the number of household employees on your payroll.

Enter 0 if you do not have any household employees.

Number of Other Employees

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Other Employees

Enter the number of other employees on your payroll.

Enter 0 if you do not have any other employees.

First date wages were/will be paid

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Date of First Wages

Select the date when your employees will first be paid.

This date can be in the past or future.

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Date of First Wages

Select the date when your employees will first be paid.

This date can be in the past or future.

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Date of First Wages

Select the date when your employees will first be paid.

This date can be in the past or future.

Dates: Date Business was Started or Acquired

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Date Business was Started or Acquired

Select the date the business was started or acquired.

Closing Month of Accounting Year

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Closing Month of Accounting Year

Select the closing month of the accounting year.

This can be any month, but is typically December.

Authorization: By checking this box: (i) I affirm that all the information provided above is accurate and complete; (ii) I agree that I have carefully read and accept the website's Terms of Use; and (iii) I acknowledge that I am authorizing ein-tax-number.com to act as a third-party designee to apply to the IRS for an Employer Identification Number for the individual or entity listed above, answer any Form SS-4 completion questions on my or the entity's behalf, and receive and deliver the EIN to me or the entity.

Mobile Phone Number
Why we need this? In the event that more information is needed to finish your application; we will get in touch with you by phone or email.

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Phone Number

Enter a phone number for the applicant.

One of our agents will call you if any additional information is needed to process your application.

Email Address
Why we need this? Any important updates regarding your application will be sent to you via email.

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Email Address

Enter an email address for the applicant.

You will receive your IRS EIN (Tax ID) Number via email in a printable format.

Verify Email

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Verify Email Address

Enter the email address again to verify it matches.

You will receive your IRS EIN (Tax ID) Number via email in a printable format.

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Are your sure you want to quit your EIN Application? To finish, click “Continue My Application” below.

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Sole Proprietor / Individual

Sole Proprietor / Individual

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First Name

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Middle Name (Optional)

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Last Name

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Social Security Number (SSN)

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Verify SSN

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Title of Owner

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Trade Name / DBA (Optional)

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Street Address (No PO Boxes)

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City

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State

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Zip Code

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County

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Mailing Address (optional)

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Street Address (PO Boxes Accepted)

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City

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State

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Zip Code

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Reason for Applying

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Primary Activity

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Specific Products/Services

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General Questions

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Tax Payments

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Agricultural Employees

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Household Employees

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Other Employees

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Date of First Wages

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Date of First Wages

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Date of First Wages

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Date Business was Started or Acquired

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Closing Month of Accounting Year

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Phone Number

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Email Address

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Verify Email Address