Can a foreign individual without an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (“ITIN”) serve as the “responsible party” to obtain a U.S. Employer Identification Number (“EIN”)? In an effort to ...

What is an EIN? An employer identification number or EIN — a type of federal tax identification number or TIN — is what the IRS uses to identify companies. Business owners use an EIN for any related ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Darren Case is an Arizona attorney covering tax and estate planning. As we come close to the end of taxable year in conjunction ...

Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through the IRS's online system can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges. While the IRS does not explicitly list reasons for rejection, certain ...

Explore what IRS Form SS-4 is, why it’s important, and how to fill it out correctly to get your Employer Identification Number (EIN). The Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application, ...

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, ...

Due to COVID-19 closures at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), EIN applications that are submitted by telephone, fax or mail currently are not being received or processed. Accordingly, non-U.S.

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 ...