When you open a new business, applying for an employer identification number (EIN) may need to be near the top of your priority list. While not every business needs an EIN, many do. Nearly 5.4 million ...

What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

Besides the fact that April is one of the rainiest times of the year (and I'm basically a cat in human clothing), I always dread the fourth month of the year because of Tax Day. I personally find ...

Your federal tax ID, better known as an Employer Identification Number or EIN identifies your business to the IRS. It is a nine-digit number. Your company must apply to the IRS to get the number. Once ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Tax identification numbers (TINs) and corporate ...

If you've started a business and will be selling products or services in a state that charges sales tax, one of your first tasks should be to get your sales tax ID number. This allows you to collect ...