You do not always have to obtain an EIN when you start a business, but you may be required to get one, or there may be reasons you want one.

Snail Mail Fillable PDF: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf 

Applying online: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/get-an-employer-identification-number

Do you need an EIN: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/employer-identification-number#whoneedsanein Need help doing this for your business?

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