What is an EIN number?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit number that the IRS assigns in the following format: 00-0000000. The IRS uses the number to identify taxpayers who are required to file various business tax returns. EIN’s are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, nonprofit associations, trusts, estates of decedents, government agencies, certain individuals, and other business entities.
An EIN number is the 9-digit number assigned to businesses by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for filing and reporting purposes. The applicant must have this number prior to applying for boarding home licensure and/or contract. A copy of the IRS CP-575 or SS-4 form showing the assigned EIN number will be accepted as verification an EIN was obtained.