An EIN is your business’s state and federal tax ID numbers. The IRS assigns the EIN, which is unique to your business, just like your social security number is unique to you. Rather than being ...

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Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through the IRS's online system can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges. While the IRS does not explicitly list reasons for rejection, certain ...

An employer identification number (EIN) is like a Social Security number (SSN) for a business. The IRS assigns an EIN — also known as a federal tax ID number — to any business that is eligible. EINs ...

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Getting approved for a business credit card with just an Employer Identification Number, or EIN, might seem like a smart move in theory. After all, having a business card that’s tied only to your EIN ...

Business credit and personal credit often seem like two entirely different worlds. There are different credit bureaus, credit reports, and credit scores; the cards work differently and feature ...

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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, ...