Get your EIN (free, direct from the IRS)
Your Employer Identification Number is your business's tax ID. It's free and takes about 10 minutes on the IRS site — never pay a third party.
Apply for an EIN online — IRS
Official IRS application. Instant EIN once approved. No fee.
Apply on IRS.gov →Unlocks business bank accounts, hiring, and vendor accounts — and keeps your SSN off business paperwork.
Do you need an EIN? — IRS checklist
Simple checklist to confirm you need one before applying.
Saves you a filing you don't need — sole props with no employees often can skip it.