Employer Identification Number (EIN)

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). (21)

Apply Online: Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Download: Form SS-4: Application for Employer Identification Number

Contact:
Internal Revenue Service: Employer ID Numbers
Attn: EIN Operation, Cincinnati, OH 45999
800.829.4933 (7am -10pm local time, Monday-Friday)

Additional Information:

** Beginning January 1, 2024, the US Department of Treasury requires all businesses to complete

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting.  See:  fincen.gov/boi-faqs

Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Publication 1635, Understanding Your EIN (includes detailed information on whether or not you need an EIN number), Instructions for Form SS-4