Employer Identification Number
A federal tax identification number for a business entity, a unique nine-digit number that is issued to a business by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS); also called a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique identifier assigned to businesses by the IRS for tax purposes. It is essential for legal compliance, financial transactions, and identifying the business in official documents and communications.
Used in a sentence
Provide the employer identification number for tax and compliance purposes.
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EIN
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