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Employer Identification NumberInformation about Employer Identification Numbers (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. An EIN is used to identify a business entity.
Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) online
Information about how to apply online for an Employer Identification Number.
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Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed.
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Before applying for tax-exempt status
Steps you should take before you begin the application process
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Charities and Nonprofits
Employer identification number - Political organizations
Procedure for a tax-exempt political organization to obtain an employer identification number
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Charities and Nonprofits
Filing requirements for a tax-exempt organization
Filing requirements for a tax-exempt organization
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Charities and Nonprofits
Information for organizations applying for tax-exempt status
Tax Tip 2023-100, Aug. 14, 2023 — Organizations applying for tax-exempt status must be organized and operated exclusively for any of these purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, or preventing cruelty to children or animals.
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Charities and Nonprofits
Does the organization have an employer identification number?
Exemption application process question asking whether organization seeking recognition of exemption from federal income taxation under IRC section 501(a) has received an employer identification number.
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Application for recognition of exemption 1
Procedures for applying for exemption under IRC section 501(c).
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Electronic filing and payment options for employment tax returns of exempt organizations
IRS offers e-filing and payment options for employment tax returns of exempt organizations.
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Application for recognition of exemption
Learn the process for applying for exemption under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
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Things organizations should know about applying for tax-exempt status
Tax Tip 2022-81, May 25, 2022 — To be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for any of these purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, or preventing cruelty to children or animals.
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Political organizations disclosures search tips: Basic search details
Political organizations disclosures search tips: Basic search details
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