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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.
Do you need a new EIN?
Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed.
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Responsible Individual Personal Attestation
How Do I Apply for Professional Employer Organization Certification? - Responsible Individual Personal Attestation
General Information
Tax Professionals, Small Businesses
Updating return type information to avoid rejects
Tax returns filed electronically are matched against certain data on file, such as type of form. If, for example, IRS data shows that a taxpayer files Form 1120-L, but in fact the taxpayer files Form 1120, the system will identify the mismatch and reject the return, resulting in a reject notification to the taxpayer.
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Corporations
Foreign trust reporting requirements and tax consequences
U.S. persons and their tax return preparers should be aware that U.S. persons who create a foreign trust, or have transactions with a foreign trust, can have both U.S. income tax consequences, as well as information reporting requirements. Failure to satisfy the information reporting requirements can result in significant penalties, as well as an extended time to assess any tax imposed with respect to the period to which the information relates.
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Large Businesses
Small Businesses Self-Employed
Access tax forms, including Form Schedule C, Form 941, publications, eLearning resources, and more for small businesses with assets under $10 million.
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Small Businesses
Forms for sole proprietorship
Other useful forms for sole proprietorship
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Small Businesses
What business owners need to do when closing their doors for good
IRS Tax Tip 2022-122, August 10, 2022 — There are a few things business owners need to do before they close their business. Of course, they need to fulfill their federal tax responsibilities. It’s also important to notify the IRS of their plans.
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Businesses
National Small Business Week 2024 begins; IRS offers tax resources, information to nation's entrepreneurs
IR-2024-123, April 26, 2024 — The IRS today offered helpful information to entrepreneurs in anticipation of the upcoming kick-off of National Small Business Week, celebrating and recognizing the crucial contributions America's small businesses make to the nation's economy.
News
News Media, Sole Proprietors, Small Businesses
Certain biodiesel blends reporting option
Optional reporting for biodiesel and petroleum diesel blends containing up to 5 per cent biodiesel has been implemented effective 1-26-18. Use of the optional reporting for these will result in the need to report book adjustments.
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Small Businesses
Small businesses: Find tax resources and tools on IRS.gov
Tax Tip 2024-40, April 29, 2024 — During National Small Business Week, the IRS reminds taxpayers that IRS.gov has resources and tools to help small businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities.
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Businesses
Filing and paying your business taxes
Information about how to pay your business taxes
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Small Businesses