How Do You Get A State Tax ID Number For A Startup Business?
If you require a state tax ID number, you can go to the IRS official website, answer several qualifying questions about the business and receive a tax ID number. The process is simple and only requires about 15 minutes of your time. Be sure to have all documents available, such as your social security number and information about the business. Here is what you need to know about the process. Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Use the official IRS website (see Resources below) or contact the IRS by phone to request an employer identification number (EIN). Verify eligibility. If you have employees; govern your business as a corporation or partnership; file a tax return for employment, excise, or alcohol, tobacco and firearms; withhold taxes on income; have a Keogh plan; or are involved with a trust, IRA or any other exempt organization, you are eligible to apply for a state tax ID number. Apply online, by phone, by fax or by mail. The online application is available Monday throu
