Reasons to Apply for an EIN

Have you started or own a business and are trying to determine if you need an EIN Number?

Do you need an EIN / Tax ID Number for your newly formed LLC, Estate, Trust or Corporation?

Are you a Sole Proprietor or Individual?

An EIN number, Employer Identification Number or a Tax ID Number can be considered a Social Security Number for your business, Estate, Trust or Corporation. An EIN / Tax ID Number is required to open a bank account for your business. It is also necessary to pay employees or contractors of your company and to apply for a credit card for your business. Furthermore, the IRS website can be confusing for some and it is nice to know that you have professionals on your side to answer any questions regarding the EIN filing process. If you have a question about any aspect of the EIN filing process, we are here to help. With your EIN you can file tax returns, open a business bank account, hire employees and apply for a business license. Most all businesses small and large need an EIN and greatly benefit from having one.

Do I Need an EIN?

  • Have you started a new business?
  • Have you hired or will you hire employees, including household employees?
  • Have you decided to open a bank account that requires an EIN for banking purposes?
  • Have you formed a corporation or partnership?
  • Do you administer an estate of a deceased individual?
  • Do you represent an estate that operates a business after the owner’s death?
  • Have you created a trust?
  • Have You changed the legal character or ownership of your organization?
  • have you purchased an existing business?
  • Have you created a pension plan as a plan administrator?
Yes, You Need an EIN

Do I need a new EIN If I am a Sole Proprietor?

  • Have you incorporated?
  • Have you taken on partners and operate as a partnership?
  • Have you purchased or inherited an existing business that you operate as a sole proprietor?
  • Are you subject to bankruptcy proceeding?
Yes, You Need a New EIN
An Employer ID Number, EIN for short, is a federal tax identification number for businesses.
Even though it is considered an identifier for “employers”, you do not need to have employees to need an EIN. What separates Filing Assist, LLC from other service providers offering the same service? We will assist you in obtaining an EIN and do not seek to up sell you on additional services. Other service providers may assist you in obtaining an EIN in hopes of becoming more involved in your business. We will never attempt to “Up Sell” you on additional services.
Our goal is to apply for and deliver to you your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) as efficiently as possible.
Providing individuals and companies alike a filing service to process your EIN application with the IRS on your behalf saving you time with our knowledge and competent know-how.
We are a reliable filing service, that offers you the security of knowing your application has been filed correctly!
Have you determined that you need an EIN but are a "do it yourself type person"? You can download our instruction package that explains how you as a Sole Proprietor / Individual / LLC / Estate etc... can apply for an Employer Identification Number, on your own, at your convenience.

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