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How to Apply for an EIN Number Application

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EIN Number Application

The EIN Number i.e. Employer Identification Number is an identifier used by the IRS for businesses or other entities. Most of the businesses need to have an EIN even if they do not have employees. For example, many banks require an EIN number before you can apply for a business checking account. EIN number is primarily used for employment tax identification purposes, an EIN number can also be used as a general tax number. The EIN number is used to identify your business in the US and you need one if you meet any of the following criteria –

  • You employ staff for the business
  • You operate your business as a co-operation or partnership
  • You file any of the following tax returns as – excise, employment, and alcohol, tobacco, or firearms
  • You withhold taxes on income other than wages and pay to offshore alien
  • Your business is involved in any of these types of organizations such as trusts, estates, real estate mortgage investment conduits, non-profit organizations, farmer’s cooperatives, and plan administrators
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