What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
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What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit number that the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assigns in the following format: XX-XXXXXXX. It is used to identify the tax accounts of employers and/or other groups or businesses that have no employees. Click here for a detailed explanation of an EIN. The information provided includes examples on how to fill out necessary forms to obtain an EIN.
