How Do You Fill Out IRS Form SS-4?
Every employer, partnership, estate, trust or nonprofit agency needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) assigned to it by the IRS. The EIN is needed to apply for a business license, as well as for tax reporting and banking purposes. Individuals must fill out Form SS-4 in order to obtain an EIN. Here’s how. Read the instruction booklet that comes with form SS-4. The instructions provide line-by-line directions and examples as you fill out the form. Use a black or blue ballpoint pen to fill out your application. Dark colors are easier to read than red or other novelty inks. Complete the first section of the form that asks for the legal name off the business and where it is located. If you own a home-based business, this would be your home address. Check off the type of entity that is applying for the EIN. Entities include sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, churches, estates, trusts and governments. If you do not know what type of entity you are dealing with, refer to the
