IRS Form SS-4 is used to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your business or other entity such as a trust or estate. The SS-4 form requires detailed information about the business, ...

As you prepare to file your taxes in advance of the April 15 deadline, you may be wondering about certain terminology. For instance, the 1040 form that most people use to file their federal income ...

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Keeping your personal and business expenses separate is crucial as a business owner, and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the best way to do so. An EIN number can help you keep your Social ...

If you’re diving into the world of taxes, starting a business, or filling out financial paperwork, you’ve likely come across the terms EIN and TIN. While they may sound similar, these two tax ...

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An employer identification number (EIN) is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business for tax administration purposes. It’s also used to complete some core business tasks, ...

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 ...