An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online. This is a f

Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service. Beware of websites on the Internet that charge for this free service. All EIN applications (mail, fax, electronic) must disclose the name and T

For more information about EIN application procedures, see Question 4 of FAQs regarding Applying for Tax Exemption. The EIN is not your tax-exempt number. That term generally refers to a number assigned by a state agency that identifies organizations as e