Form SS-4 collects essential information about your business or organization—such as its legal name, address, type of entity, and reason for applying—that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses to issue an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This EIN is used by the IRS to uniquely identify the entity for federal tax purposes and is required when:Filing tax returns (corporate, partnership, etc.).Opening bank accounts or applying for business credit.Hiring employees.Conducting official communications with the IRS and other governmental agencies.
When faxing, ensure you include a return fax number so that the IRS can send your EIN back to you. Processing typically takes about four business days after submission.
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Any individual or entity that is required to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) must file Form SS-4. This includes, but is not limited to:
The primary purpose of Form SS-4 is to obtain an EIN from the IRS. An EIN functions much like a Social Security Number does for an individual but is used for business or organizational purposes. Here are some specific reasons why obtaining an EIN via Form SS-4 is crucial:
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