How to Fill out IRS Form SS-4

Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out Form SS-4. Many different types of businesses need to fill out IRS form SS-4, better known as the “Application for Employer Identification Number” form. This is the form that will give your business its EIN, which you need to pay and file taxes. You might also need an EIN to open a business checking account or get a business loan. To help you fill out the form quickly and accurately, follow along with our video. Want more? Check out our complete guide on filling out IRS form SS-4: http://bit.ly/2UVsMlK

Our video covers:

Line 1: Legal name of entity (0:39)

Line 2: Trade name of business (0:51)

Line 3: Executor, administrator, trustee, “care of” name (1:13)

Line 4a, 4b: Mailing address (1:45)

Line 5a, 5b: Street address (2:08)

Line 6: County and state where principal business is located (2:20)

Line 7a 7b: Name of responsible party (2:30)

Line 8a, 8b, 8c: Application for a limited liability company (3:23)

Line 9a: Type of entity (4:11)

Line 9b: If corporation, name the state or foreign country where incorporated (6:06)

Line 10: Reason for applying (6:16)

Line 11: Date business started or acquired (7:09)

Line 12: Closing month of accounting year (7:32)

Line 13: Highest number of employees expected in next 12 months (7:50)

Line 14: Employment tax liability (8:29)

Line 15: First date wages or annuities were paid (9:15)

Line 16: Principal activity of business (9:31)

Line 17: Principal line of merchandise sold, construction work done, products produced (9:57)

Line 18: Has applicant or entity ever applied and received an EIN (10:13)

Third-party designee (10:39)

Applicant signature and date (10:55)

Online EIN application (11:45)

EIN application via LegalZoom (12:18)

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In this video, we provide a basic overview on filling out Form SS-4. This video is not intended to provide legal advice or to form a professional relationship. We suggest contacting a business lawyer for advice specific to your circumstances.