EIN reissue support

Understanding when and how to manage your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is crucial for US business owners. A new EIN is generally required when your entity's ownership or structure changes, but not merely for changes in business name or address.

To obtain an EIN, you can apply using the IRS online EIN assistant or Form SS-4 via fax or mail. It's important to retain your EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575); if lost, you can request a 147C letter from the IRS for official verification.

Keep your Form SS-4 information current and use Form 8822-B to report changes to your responsible party or address within 60 days. When a new EIN is required due to structural changes, you must update various accounts including payroll, bank accounts, payroll providers, state withholding, and unemployment accounts, as well as new-hire reporting and licensing records.

Most states mandate that you register as an employer and update your employer account information, with specific procedures varying by state.

Understanding when and how to manage your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is crucial for US business owners. A new EIN is generally required when your entity's ownership or structure changes, but not merely for changes in business name or address.

To obtain an EIN, you can apply using the IRS online EIN assistant or Form SS-4 via fax or mail. It's important to retain your EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575); if lost, you can request a 147C letter from the IRS for official verification.

Keep your Form SS-4 information current and use Form 8822-B to report changes to your responsible party or address within 60 days. When a new EIN is required due to structural changes, you must update various accounts including payroll, bank accounts, payroll providers, state withholding, and unemployment accounts, as well as new-hire reporting and licensing records.

Most states mandate that you register as an employer and update your employer account information, with specific procedures varying by state.