is there a difference between a tax id# and an EIN?
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From the IRS website, they say that federal tax ID is simply another name for EIN:\n\nAn Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN.
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It is the EXACT same number as their Federal Tax ID number. It is on your W2 form that they gave you for your tax return.It is a number that looks like this: xx-xxxxxxx .The state unemployment number (at least in Texas) is different. The Fed. unemployment is called FUTA or Form940.
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Generally, businesses need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or federal tax identification number. The EIN is used to identify a business entity such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership. Sole proprietorships that need to pay federal excise of employment taxes are required to get an EIN. \n\nOn the other hand, sole proprietors with no employees are not required to get an EIN, and can instead use their Social Security numbers.\n\nThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web site at http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html contains all the information you need about EIN and how to apply for an EIN electronically.
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If you are seeking the Federal Tax ID - also called an EIN - Employer Identification Number, follow the IRS link below.  \n\nGood luck.
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Beside the ein #, you can also search the Secretaty of State office to see if the business is incorporated in the state or you can also search at county level for any business licenses, depending on the type of business.  All businesses have to get some type of licenses to operate whether it is for zoning purposes or others.
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Look at any of your previous annual or quarterly tax returns. anything you receive from IRS or state taxing agency should have this number prominently displayed. if you are a sole proprietorship or you are a new business, it most likely is your SSN
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get one from the IRS.  use form SS-4\n\nhere's some info from their site:\n\nTopic 755 - Employer Identification Number (EIN) – How to Apply\n\nGenerally, an employer is a person or organization for whom a worker performs services as an employee. As an employer, you are required to withhold and report employment taxes. To file the various employment tax returns, you need a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is an Employer Identification Number (EIN). However, a sole proprietor may use his or her social security number as the TIN if the business has no employees and is not required to file excise, employment, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms returns. A sole proprietorship is the only type of business that may use a social security number as its TIN. \n\nAn entity is considered to be a sole proprietorship for Federal tax purposes even if an individual operates his or her business through a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) and does not elect for that LLC to be taxed as a corporation using Form 8832 (PDF), Entity Classification Election. In such a case, the LLC is disregarded for Federal tax purposes. Generally, the disregarded LLC should not request its own EIN. \n\nYou may obtain an EIN by completing Form SS-4 (PDF), Application For Employer Identification Number. Mail or fax it in for processing. The instructions for Form SS-4 provide both IRS service center addresses and phone or fax numbers. By mailing the completed Form SS-4 to the appropriate service center, you can obtain an EIN within 4 to 5 weeks. Using Fax-Tin, you can obtain the EIN by fax within 4 working days. \n\nYou may also obtain an EIN immediately by telephone 5 days a week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., by calling IRS at (800) 829–4933. Another method of obtaining an EIN is to utilize the Internet-based Form SS-4 at www.irs.gov. Internet applications are not allowed for all types of entities. Please refer to the Internet application for these exclusions. \n\nIf you already have an EIN and the organization or ownership of your business changes, you may need to apply for a new number. Some of the circumstances under which a new number is required are as follows: \n\nAn existing business is purchased or inherited by an individual who will operate it as a sole proprietorship, unless the new owner already has an EIN, \nA sole proprietorship changes to a partnership, \nA partnership changes to a sole proprietorship, \nA corporation changes to a partnership or a sole proprietorship; or \nAn individual owner dies, and the estate takes over the business. \n\nNote: This list is not all-inclusive. \n\nFor more information, refer to Publication 1635 (PDF), Understanding Your EIN. If you prefer, you may call 1–800–829–4933 for more information.
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I asked my stock broker, Fidelity, about this.  You have to have a tax id code before you can open an account.  This is obtained from the U S government.  Fidelity also said that they would only open an account for a foreigner, if that person was in the U S.  I do not know if that applies to all brokerages or not.
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Business registration - Businesses, even the smallest home-based operations, are required to register with either their city or county. Check with your city or county office the procedures in filing for business registration.\n\nDBA - Registering your fictitious business name is important for a number of reasons. Banks look for proof that you have properly registered the name when opening a business account. An even more important consideration is that you won't be able to enforce any contract that you sign under an unregistered name. An unregistered business name also leaves that name open for use by other businesses, even your competitors, which may jeopardize your business.\n\nSellers permit if you are receiving wholesale goods -- wholesalers ask for this\n\nTax ID or EIN - sole proprietors with no employees are not required to get an EIN, and can instead use their Social Security numbers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web site at http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html contains all the information you need about EIN and how to apply for an EIN electronically.\n\nI suggest you go to your local county and check with them the requirements for the type of business you are planning to start
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http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html\n\nor \n\nirs.gov
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You can use the following websites to look for a corporations federal ID number:\n\nhttp://www.knowx.com/fein/search.jsp\nhttp://www.freeerisa.com/extras/einfinder.asp?mode=SEARCH&from=EINFINDER/
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Normally just proof of id, possibly an earnings statement. An estimate of how much the house will cost wouldn't hurt but I don't think it's necessary.
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The process for incorporation is different in each state.  It generally requires a filing with the Secretary of State in the state of incorporation.\n\nAfter incorporating in your state of choice, you must apply for an EIN from the IRS and register with the state division of taxation in your state of incorporation.  If you are going to do busines in states other than the state of incorporation, you must register your corporation and Tax ID in those states as an out-of-state corporation (which is called a foreign corporation, even if it is incorporated in the US).
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Hey, I just realized... this is the third question of your that Ive answered. Watch out, your on my radar now!! :)\n\nWhere can I get one of these "illegal immigrant tax numbers"? I already have a SS, as well as an EIN, but I could REALLY use an IRS issued Illegals-ID number!! New credit here I come!!
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If you are an employee with US source income you are, by definition, not allowed an ITIN.  The proper number to use is a Social Security Number.  The ITIN is for those not entitled to a SSN but who need to declare US source income.  To become an employee in the USA you need a social security number.\n\nHope this clarifies matters for you.
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Go to the site below...you have to register, but registration is free.  It also gives you 3 free searches for the EIN (or tax ID number).  Just register and look for the EIN link and put in the company name and information (what you know) and it will give you possible matches.\n\nHope this helps!
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THIS IS JUST SOME COMMENT AND NOT TO BE TAKEN AS LEGAL - AUTHORIZED ADVISE. Contact the IRS 1-800-829-1040 \n\nYES, if you are in they payroll.\nYES, if you are subcontractor.\n\nYou can use their SS# if they don't have a EIN.\nIf you are your own boss, then use your SS#\n\nYou have until Monday to file, otherwise file for an extension.\n\nCall you employer, show in person if possible, and have them give it to you.\nIn your pay stubs, most of the time you will see it it is the EIN (Employer ID Number).\n\nIf you don't get it, make your Honest Best approximate and file WITH explanation to the IRS, attach name of the business and address, name of the owner (if you know it), name of your Manager, Supervisor (so they can cross reference) and put you with them.\n\nALSO call the IRS, you don't have to identify yourself if you don't want to, but ASK. 1-800-829-1040