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What is EIN?

The federal tax number for a business. Banks ask for it, payroll needs it, and it is issued at no cost by the IRS directly.

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What is EIN?

Employer identification number. A federal tax ID for a business, issued by the IRS. The federal tax number for a business. Banks ask for it, payroll needs it, and it is issued at no cost by the IRS directly.