Get Form Ss-4 (rev. December 2001) - Corpassist

Filling out the Form SS-4 is an essential process for obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service. This guide will help you navigate each section of the form step-by-step, ensuring clarity and accuracy in your application.

Follow the steps to complete your Form SS-4 online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. In line 1, carefully enter the legal name of the entity or individual applying for the EIN. Ensure this aligns with the name as it appears on official documents.
3. In line 2, if applicable, enter the trade name of the business, which is the 'doing business as' name. If there is no trade name, leave this blank.
4. In line 3, provide the name of the executor or trustee if applicable. This is the individual responsible for overseeing the entity's affairs.
5. For lines 4a and 4b, fill in the mailing address. This should be where you want corresponding documents sent. If you specified a person in line 3, use their address.
6. In lines 7a and 7b, enter the name and SSN, ITIN, or EIN of the principal officer or owner.
7. Check the appropriate box in line 8a to indicate the type of entity applying for the EIN. Only select one box.
8. In line 9, select the reason for applying by checking the box that corresponds to your situation.
9. Document the business's start date in line 10, including whether it was newly formed or acquired.
10. Fill in line 11 with the closing month of your accounting year.
11. Complete line 12 by providing the first date wages or annuities will be paid to employees.
12. In line 13, estimate the highest number of employees expected in the next year.
13. Line 14 requires you to describe the principal activity of your business by checking the relevant box.
14. In line 15, provide further details about your business activities.
15. If you have previously applied for an EIN, answer line 16a and provide the necessary information in lines 16b and 16c.
16. Complete the Third Party Designee section only if you want someone else to have access to your EIN information.
17. Finally, sign the form in the signature area, including the date and printed name, to certify that the information provided is correct.
18. After completing the form, you can save your changes, download a copy, print it, or share it as necessary.

Start filling out your Form SS-4 online today to obtain your EIN efficiently.