How do I get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for my organization?
You can apply for an EIN through the Internet, over the telephone, via fax or through the mail. See the instructions of IRS Form SS-4 , Application for Employer I.D. Number, for further details.
To get an EIN on-line, click here.
• To get an EIN over the IRS's toll-free telephone number, call (800) 829-4933. Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.
• To request an EIN via fax, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, dial the fax number at the location accepting applications from your state. The instructions on the IRS Form SS-4 indicate which location will accept your faxed request. • To receive an EIN through the mail, complete Form SS-4 . The instructions on the form provide the correct address. Third parties can receive an EIN on a client's behalf by completing the new "Third Party Designee" section and obtaining the client's signature on Form SS-4. This avoids having to file a Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) or Form 8821 (Tax Information Authorization) to get an EIN for their client. The purpose of this site is to give you legal information. However, no attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this site or any of its features, including the "Contact Us" section. Because legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case and laws are constantly changing, you should seek the assistance of competent legal counsel for specific legal advice.