IRS Form SS-4 Reference Guide

Form SS-4 is the official IRS application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Our service helps you complete this form correctly and submit it to the IRS. Below is a reference of all the information you'll need to provide.

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Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Application for Employer Identification Number

(For use by employers, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, churches, government agencies, Indian tribal entities, certain individuals, and others.)

OMB No. 1545-0003

EIN

See separate instructions for each line. Keep a copy for your records.

Go to www.irs.gov/FormSS4 for instructions and the latest information.

1. Legal name of entity (or individual) for whom the EIN is being requested

2. Trade name of business (if different from name on line 1)

3. Executor, administrator, trustee, "care of" name

4a. Mailing address (room, apt., suite no. and street, or P.O. box)

4b. City, state, and ZIP code (if foreign, see instructions)

5a. Street address (if different) (Don't enter a P.O. box.)

5b. City, state, and ZIP code (if foreign, see instructions)

6. County and state where principal business is located

7a. Name of responsible party

7b. SSN, ITIN, or EIN

8a. Is this application for a limited liability company (LLC) (or a foreign equivalent)?

Yes

8b. If 8a is "Yes," enter the number of LLC members

8c. If 8a is "Yes," was the LLC organized in the United States?

Yes

9a. Type of entity (check only one box). Caution: If 8a is "Yes," see the instructions for the correct box to check.

Sole proprietor (SSN)

Partnership

Corporation

Personal service corporation

Church or church-controlled organization

Other nonprofit organization

Estate (SSN of decedent)

Trust (TIN of grantor)

Military/National Guard

Farmers' cooperative

REMIC

State/local government

Federal government

Indian tribal governments/enterprises

Other

9b. If a corporation, name the state or foreign country (if applicable) where incorporated

State

Foreign country

10. Reason for applying (check only one box)

Started new business

Hired employees

Banking purpose

Changed type of organization

Purchased going business

Created a trust

Other

11. Date business started or acquired (month, day, year)

12. Closing month of accounting year

13. Highest number of employees expected in the next 12 months

Agricultural

Household

Other

14. If you expect your employment tax liability to be $1,000 or less in a full calendar year...

Check here to file Form 944 annually

15. First date wages or annuities were paid (month, day, year)

16. Check one box that best describes the principal activity of your business

Construction

Real estate

Rental & leasing

Manufacturing

Transportation & warehousing

Finance & insurance

Health care & social assistance

Accommodation & food service

Wholesale—agent/broker

Wholesale—other

Retail

Other

17. Indicate principal line of merchandise sold, specific construction work done, products produced, or services provided

18. Has the applicant entity shown on line 1 ever applied for and received an EIN?

Yes

If "Yes," write previous EIN here

Third Party Designee

Complete this section only if you want to authorize the named individual to receive the entity's EIN and answer questions about the completion of this form.

Designee's name

Designee's telephone number (include area code)

Address and ZIP code

Designee's fax number (include area code)

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

Name and title (type or print clearly)

Applicant's telephone number (include area code)

Signature

Date

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions.

Cat. No. 16055N

Form SS-4 (Rev. 12-2023)

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Instead of filling out this complex form yourself, our service guides you through a simple online application process. We'll:

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Ensure your application is complete and accurate

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The form below is provided as a reference so you can see what information you'll need to gather before starting your application.