When you open a new business, applying for an employer identification number (EIN) may need to be near the top of your priority list. While not every business needs an EIN, many do. Nearly 5.4 million ...

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is issued to nearly all businesses by the Internal Revenue Service. It is comprised of nine digits and uniquely identifies companies for tax filing purposes.

An Employer Identification Number is a nine-digit tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. It's a bit like a Social Security number for a business. All tax identification ...