An employer identification number (EIN) is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business for tax administration purposes. It’s also used to complete some core business tasks, ...

As you prepare to file your taxes in advance of the April 15 deadline, you may be wondering about certain terminology. For instance, the 1040 form that most people use to file their federal income ...

EINs are for businesses, SSNs are for individuals eligible for Social Security numbers and ITINs are for individuals who need a U.S. tax ID but cannot get an SSN. Most small-business owners have a ...

You need your EIN and you need it now. Maybe a vendor sent over a W-9, a lender is waiting on a loan application, or your accountant asked for it before a filing deadline. Your Employer Identification ...

As a business owner, it is critical that you keep your business and personal lives separate. One of the best ways to do that is to get an Employer Identification Number (EIN). EINs not only keep ...

Does your business employ workers, withhold taxes, or operate as a corporation or partnership? If so, you need an Employee Identification Number.

In some cases, you may be able to get a business loan with only an EIN, or employer identification number. Whether or not ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...