How Do You File A Business SS-4 Form?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) business form SS-4 is an application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN is a string of nine digits that are assigned to small business owners, large corporations, business partnerships, estates and trusts. A business needs an EIN to establish a business tax account. Form SS-4 is very straightforward and easy to file. Go to the IRS website to download copies of the SS-4 form and its instruction booklet (see Resources below). Print a few copies of the form just in case you need an extra when filling it out. Read the “Do I Need an EIN?” section of the SS-4 instructions to determine whether you are required to have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This section is a chart that will explain who needs an EIN and which lines you should fill out on the SS-4. Fill out the application for an EIN with a black ballpoint pen for optimal scanning. If you have a typewriter, you may type in the information. Enter your business’s legal name, ma
