What is an EIN?
An EIN or Employer Identification Number is issued by the IRS to business entities. This 9 digit number is a unique identifier for businesses. We are REQUIRED to have a valid EIN on file for all of our customers.
The 9 digit number outlined below is an example of an EIN.
An EIN is often referred to by other names including:
Employer ID Number
Employer Identification Number
Federal Employer ID Number
Federal Employer Identification Number
FEIN
Federal Tax Number
Federal Tax ID Number
Federal Tax Identification Number
How to Apply for an EIN
See the below link to file for an EIN:
How to get a copy of an EIN Verification Letter
When you first get an EIN Number, the IRS sends you an EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575). This is a one-time document that cannot be recreated, so please be sure to save it for future use.
Unfortunately, sometimes people lose the CP 575. In this case, a business can still request an EIN Verification Letter (147C). The only way to request a 147C is to call the IRS at 1-800-829-4933.
The 147C is another way to figure out what your EIN is and is acceptable as a form of proof of your EIN.
Here's what an EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575) looks like:
Here's what an EIN Verification Letter (147C) looks like:
For more information from the Internal Revenue Service on applying for an EIN or requesting verification letters, please visit their website: IRS.gov