What is an EIN number and why do I need it? ๐๐พ
The Employer Identification Number, also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number or the "Federal Tax Identification Number," is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification.
I don't know my EIN number or I forgot it.๐๐พ
This can be found on the paperwork you filed with the IRS to legally form your business. If you did not file with the IRS, you are likely a sole proprietor or independent contractor and you likely donโt have an EIN.
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