2/10/11

Do you need an EIN?

If you are in business and not sure if you need an EIN, I can help you determine if it is necessary for you. Please answer yes or no to the following questions:

1. Do you have employees?
2. Do you operate your business as a coorporation or partnership?
3. Do you file "employment, excise or alcohol, tabacco and firearms" tax returns?
4. Do you withold taxes on income, other than wages, paid to non-resident alient?
5. Do you have a Keogh plan?
6. Are you involved with the following types of organizations?
- Trusts (except certain grantor- owned revocable trusts, IRAs, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Returns)
- Estates
- Real Estate mortgage investment
- Non profit organization
- Farmers cooperatives
- Employee plans

According to the IRS, if you answer yes to at least on of the six questions, you should apply for EIN.

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