Just started a buissiness, how do i get an employer ID number?

If you are the only owner of the company, you can use your SSN for now.

You understand of course that unless you're going to incorporate you dont need one. as a sole proprietor you can use your ss#

Very simple... and a good decision to make when starting a business... you have benefits that those without one wont have.

All you have to do is go to IRS.gov and fill out a simple form right there. It's like 1-2 pages. When you are done, press submit. YOu will have the number immediately. YOu can print it out and use it. They will also send you a copy in the mail

you can go to www.irs.gov, it has everything you need plus more.

APPLY BY EIN Toll-Free Telephone Service
Taxpayers can obtain an EIN immediately by calling the Business & Specialty Tax Line
(800-829-4933). The hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. An assistor takes the information, assigns the EIN, and provides the number to an authorized individual over the telephone.

APPLY BY FAX
Taxpayers can FAX the completed Form SS-4 application to their state FAX number (see Where to File - Business Forms and Filing Addresses), after ensuring that the Form SS-4 contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, one will be assigned using the appropriate procedures for the entity type. If the taxpayer's fax number is provided, a fax will be sent back with the EIN within four (4) business days.

APPLY BY MAIL
The processing timeframe for an EIN application received by mail is four weeks. Ensure that the Form SS-4 contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, one will be assigned using the appropriate procedures for the entity type and mailed to the taxpayer.

APPLY BY EIN ONLINE
This Internet EIN (I-EIN) application is another avenue for customers to apply for and obtain an employer identification number. Once all the necessary fields are completed on the online form, preliminary validation is performed and the taxpayer will be alerted to information IRS needs that may not have been included. An EIN will be issued after the successful submission of the completed Form SS-4 online. Please note that not all business entity types may use this method.

Go in person to your state department of revenue- pay a fee.

That is also called a Federal Tax ID number. It is kind of like a Social Security number for your business. Just call the IRS, I don't know the number but you can look it up. It should not cost you anything.
Good luck with your new venture.

I had a lawyer do all my work. Had the business incorporated, etc. all at one time.

Why would you want one?

You like paying taxes?

Go as long as you can without one.

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