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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
How to verify an EIN number for a business Check the SEC's EDGAR system. Search a state's Secretary of State business directory. Go directly to the IRS for nonprofit organizations. Request a report from a major credit bureau. Ask the business's accounting department, or search other public places. Leverage Middesk.
Unfortunately, looking up your EIN on IRS isn't an option, as there's no EIN lookup tool. Still, that doesn't mean you're entirely out of luck. You can find it on the official IRS notice you received when it was issued, call the IRS directly or locate your EIN on business documents.
If you have not yet received a W-2 form from your employer or can't find a copy of a form that you previously submitted, you can reach out to your company's accountant. No one is obligated to provide the EIN, but you're more likely to receive it since you work for the company.
How do I get my EIN confirmation letter? Call the IRS: If you need to contact the IRS, it'll have to be over the phone. Speak to an agent: Once you're on the phone with an IRS agent, tell them you need a 147c letter—the document number for a new copy of your EIN verification letter from the IRS—and give them your EIN.
To request a 147c letter from the IRS, contact the IRS Business and Specialty Tax line at 1-800-829-4933. They are open Monday through Friday from AM to PM, taxpayer local time (Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific Time). Be prepared to answer several security questions.
IRS 147C letters are only sent via mail or fax. There are two ways to fax: traditional fax machines and digital fax machines. Security reasons mean the IRS doesn't send 147C verification letters via email.
You can find digital copies of most IRS notices in your online account, under the 'Notices and Letters' section.
What you need Your business entity type. The Social Security number or taxpayer ID number of the responsible party in control of your business or organization. If you're a third-party designee, you must have signed authorization to apply.
For trusts, the responsible party is a grantor, owner, or trustor. For decedent estates, the responsible party is the executor, administrator, personal representative, or other fiduciary.
Step by Step: How to Apply for an EIN Go to the IRS website. Identify the legal and tax structure of your business entity. If your business is an LLC, provide information about the members. State why you are requesting an EIN. Identify and describe a contact person for the business. Provide the business' location.