Certain documents such as a W-2 will include the company's tax ID number.
A company's tax ID number, or employer identification number (EIN), is a unique identifying number assigned to a business for tax purposes. This number is necessary for opening a business bank account, filing taxes and paying employees. Finding the number may be as simple as locating a bank statement or the original documentation provided by the IRS. In certain cases, a simple phone call to the IRS hotline by an authorized individual will be even faster and more efficient.
Instructions
1. Search for the original documentation provided by the IRS when the EIN was assigned. If the process was completed online, you should have a PDF copy somewhere on the hard drive where the application was completed.
2. Contact the bank or financial institution that handles the business' finances. An EIN number is required by law when opening a business account and they will have it on file.
3. Review the forms and applications submitted for any local or state business licenses issued to the company. An EIN is required for most types of licenses and the number will be printed on the forms.
4. Retrieve previous tax returns or contact the company's accountant. The EIN is required for successful tax filings and will be present on the returns or on file with the accountant.
5. Contact the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Only authorized individuals may contact the hotline. These include business owners, partners and other individuals on file with the IRS as authorized users.
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