Is a seller's permit/resale license and EIN/Tax ID the same? These are not the same thing. A seller's permit/resale license is the same as a state tax ID, as both are issued by the state for sales tax purposes. An EIN or federal tax ID number, however, is issued by the federal government, not the state.
You must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) if you conduct business in Illinois or with Illinois customers. This includes sole proprietors (i.e., individual or husband/wife/civil union), exempt organizations, or government agencies, that withhold Illinois Income Tax for Illinois employees.
Every business that operates in Illinois needs a Certificate of Registration or License, which some refer to as a seller's permit. This registration with the Department of Revenue gets you a tax I.D. number and tracks what kinds of taxes you owe the state.
There are two ways to register for a sales tax permit in Illinois, either by paper application or via the online website. We recommend submitting the application via the online website as it will generally be processed faster and you will receive a confirmation upon submission.
There are two ways to register for a sales tax permit in Illinois, either by paper application or via the online website. We recommend submitting the application via the online website as it will generally be processed faster and you will receive a confirmation upon submission.
Yes, you'll need an Illinois Business Tax Number from the Illinois Department of Revenue. This is the same number that you need to sell products in Illinois.