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A United States Federal Tax Identification Number is a number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to business entities as a form of identification or for purposes of tax reporting. It serves a function similar to an individual's Social Security number, but for businesses. It is also known as a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).

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INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Obtain Internal Revenue Service Form SS-4 by calling 1-800-829-4933 or by going to the IRS website (http://www.irs.gov) and searching for the term "SS-4." Choose from the website the latest revision of the form.

Step 2

Fill out the one-page form entirely.

Step 3

Resolve any questions you have about filling out the spaces on the form using the IRS form entitled "Instructions for Form SS-4," which is also obtainable by calling 1-800-829-4933 or by going to the IRS website (http://www.irs.gov) and searching for the term "Instructions for Form SS-4."

Step 4

If your business is located in the United States, file your completed written Form SS-4 by mailing it to this address:
Internal Revenue Service Center
Attn: EIN Operation
Cincinnati, OH 45999

It may also be faxed to the Fax-TIN: 859-669-5760.

If your business has no address or legal presence in the United States, file your completed written Form SS-4 by mailing it to this address:
Internal Revenue Service Center
Attn: EIN Operation
Philadelphia, PA 19255

It may also be faxed to the Fax-TIN: 215-516-1040.

Step 5

Allow approximately 30 to 60 days for IRS notification of your business Federal Tax Identification Number.

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