EIN Reference Number (errors) and what they mean

EIN Reference Number (errors) and what they mean

EIN Reference Number 101 (name conflict/duplicate):It is the most common error message that people will face while registering for EIN online.This issue arises because IRS must have found a business with a similar name that of yours. This could be resolved when the...
Why is an EIN Required?

Why is an EIN Required?

If you run a business, trust or administer an estate, It is legally required for you to have a Federal tax identification number which is commonly known as Employer Identification Number or EIN for short.  Why you need an EIN? You will be required to have an EIN...
How Long Does it Take to Get ITIN Issued?

How Long Does it Take to Get ITIN Issued?

ITINs are the alternate option of Social Security numbers for those taxpayers who are not eligible for a Social Security number. It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number “9” which appears similar to an SSN (XXX-XX-XXXX). Is it essential to have an...
How Long are ITIN Good for?

How Long are ITIN Good for?

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) will expire if not used on a federal income tax return for any year during a period of five consecutive years. Your ITIN will not be deactivated if it has been used on at least one tax return in the past five years....
Are ITIN and  SSN the Same?

Are ITIN and SSN the Same?

Social Security Number  Every individual who is employed in the U.S must have a Social Security Number (SSN) or apply for one. SSN is a nine digit (xxx-xx-xxxx) number issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA).  Every employer who sets up payroll...