Obtaining an Employer Identification Number for an Exempt Organization |
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How do I get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for my organization?
You can apply for an EIN on-line, over the telephone, via fax or through the mail. See the instructions for Form SS-4 , Application for Employer I.D. Number, for further details.
- To apply on-line, use the on-line EIN application available on this website.
- To get an EIN over the IRS's toll-free telephone number, call (800) 829-4933. Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. See EIN Toll-Free Telephone Service for more information.
- To request an EIN via fax, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, dial the fax number at the location accepting applications from your state. The instructions on the Form SS-4 indicate which location will accept your faxed request.
- To receive an EIN through the mail, complete Form SS-4 . The instructions on the form provide the correct address.
Third parties can receive an EIN on a client's behalf by completing the new "Third Party Designee" section and obtaining the client's signature on Form SS-4. This avoids having to file a Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) or Form 8821 (Tax Information Authorization) to get an EIN for their client.
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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: January 06, 2009