An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is issued to nearly all businesses by the Internal Revenue Service. It is comprised of nine digits and uniquely identifies companies for tax filing purposes.

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 ...

An Employer Identification Number is a business owner's version of a Social Security number. Sole proprietors like freelancers may also apply for one, which will allow them to keep their SSN safe ...

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