
Recommended by IRS
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.
Do you need a new EIN?
Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed.
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Depositaries requested to adhere to levy compliance rules
The IRS is asking depositaries (banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and similar institutions) to review and understand the responsibilities associated with processing levies.
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Small Businesses
Using the correct name control in e-filing corporate tax returns
The name control a corporation uses in their electronic tax return must match the IRS record of the corporation's name control. This short set of FAQs explain why name controls are important and how taxpayers can verify their name control.
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Corporations
Responsible parties and nominees
Details about using Responsible Parties, not Nominees, on the application for employment identifcation numbers.
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Small Businesses
What people need to know when starting a business
Tax Tip 2024-41, April 30, 2024 — The IRS knows that understanding and meeting tax obligations is vital to the success of all businesses, especially a new one. IRS.gov has the resources and information to help people through the process of starting a new business.
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Businesses
Transformation work continues: IRS expands business tax account access to S corporations, partnerships; adds ability to view business tax transcripts
IR-2023-243, Dec. 18, 2023 — As part of continuing transformation work, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the second phase of a new online self-service tool for businesses that expands the business tax account capabilities and eligible entity types.
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News Media, Businesses
Recommended reading for small businesses
Review a list of online publications for small businesses.
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Small Businesses
Responsibilities of an estate administrator
Understand the general responsibilities of an Estate Administrator for a deceased person and their estate.
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Small Businesses, Individuals
Powers of attorney for LLCs
The if /then chart consists of four columns and is used to confirm who can sign a POA for an LLC. Reading from left to right, the column headers are: If, And, Then the taxpayer is, and Form 2848 POA is. Each entry in the first column spans multiple rows to describe the various “If” scenarios. Each of the rows contains the And, Then the taxpayer is, and Form 2848 POA is information related to each If scenario.
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Businesses
Identity theft information for businesses
Know the signs of identity theft. Protect your business and prevent data loss or report identity theft. Find out how the IRS helps you.
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Businesses