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The majority of business owners have an SSN and an EIN. ITINs, on the other hand, have a specific use case. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a unique ...