The first step to creating a new company is the actual company formation.
The formation of a new business entity is the foundation upon which everything else is built—imagine it is the birth certificate for a company.
The next step is for you to apply for a Federal Tax ID Number from the IRS. However, there is more than one way for you to get an EIN.
This Federal Tax ID Number (also referred to as an EIN) is necessary for every business that intends to operate in the United States; open a U.S. bank account, hire employees in the United States; work with other U.S. businesses; and, of course, file tax returns with the IRS.
Many people are under the impression that if the responsible party for the corporation or LLC has a U.S. address and valid Social Security Number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) then they will be able to easily obtain a Tax Identification Number online with the IRS.
Although this can sometimes be the case, there are several variables that can drastically delay Federal Tax ID Number applications at the IRS.
When new business owners apply online for a Federal Tax ID Number with the IRS, it is not unusual for the following message to appear: “We apologize for the inconvenience, but based on the information provided, we are unable to provide you with an EIN through this online assistant.”
When this occurs, the application needs to be faxed or emailed to the IRS, and you must then wait 10-14 days for the IRS to issue your new Tax ID Number.
Some of the triggers that cause this error message are:
Dealing with the IRS yourself can be frustrating. Sometimes, phoning the IRS help line with a simple question is preceded by a one-to-two-hour wait time.
In addition, the EIN application process can be delayed for additional reasons, such as:
Due to the demand for new tax numbers and too few customer service personnel at the IRS, people all over the world have turned to us for assistance obtaining a Federal Tax ID Number online.
Harvard Business Services can help you apply for an EIN when we form your new Delaware entity. If you have any questions about establishing your company and obtaining the Federal EIN, please give us a call at 800-345-2677, Ext. 6133 or email us at ein@delawareinc.com.
**Source: www.irs.gov
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There are 3 comments left for The Fastest Way to Get a Tax ID Number Online
Lily Johnson said: Wednesday, June 10, 2020Very helpful post. I am thinking of starting a small business in the USA and I am looking for some good content like what are the mandatory requirements for the business. I found your blog post, clear information shared. Good job and thanks for sharing such a good blog.
Loli said: Thursday, October 25, 2018I already have an EIN but I lost it. How can I get the EIN again?
HBS Staff replied: Friday, November 2, 2018It's not uncommon for an EIN to get misplaced. If you can't locate the Federal Tax ID Number for your company, there are several ways to find it. If we obtained the EIN on behalf of your company, we can provide the number to you. Simply call us at 800-345-2677 and we'll be happy to assist you. Please be advised we will resend the number to the email address we have on file.
Hesma Tyson said: Thursday, May 3, 2018I am a foreigner without an ssn and wish to start a business in Maryland. I have not registered the company as yet since i am finding it difficult to obtain a tax number form the business.
HBS Staff replied: Monday, May 7, 2018Here is some more information for you to read:
https://www.delawareinc.com/before-forming-your-company/Delaware-company-formations-for-non-residents/
Please feel free to call us 9-5 EST and we can further assist you.