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General Information
- What is the form number? Form SS-4
- What government agency is it filed with? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- What is the form name? Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- What is this form about? Form SS-4 is a document used by businesses and entities to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned to businesses for tax reporting purposes. This number is essential for businesses that have employees, operate as a corporation or partnership, or have specific tax liabilities. The EIN serves as an identifier for the entity in various financial and business activities.
What does it look like?
Resources
Looking for more information about this form? Here are some helpful resources:
- About the form - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-ss-4
- Example copy of the form - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf
- Form instructions - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iss4.pdf
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