Guarantee

We work diligently with all our expertise to obtain your tax ID number. If the IRS won't issue a tax ID number (for instance, if your company already has a tax ID number), you'll receive your money back and a report of the reason.

Get-Tax-ID.com beats the IRS 9 key ways

A whole lot easier.

1. Smartphone-friendly

2. Pinpoint help

3. No baffling, obscure questions

4. In fact, ten fewer questions than the IRS requires

Convenient.

5. 24/7/365, not limited weekday hours.

6. Save your work for up to 2 hours.

Exceptional privacy from the IRS.

7. Never deal with the IRS directly.

8. IRS can’t get your IP address or the URL of your previous web page.

9. IRS can’t install IRS cookies or cache on your device

Bonus: Expert check of your responses Bonus: We find solutions to any issues Bonus: One screen, not fourteen

Special situations

The Tax ID Filing Group performs a 14-point check of the information you give us before we apply for the tax ID number on your behalf. Special situations or issues can come up. More guidance is provided throughout the form.

General

Situation: You already tried to get a tax ID number and the IRS rejected your information—Let the Tax ID Filing Group troubleshoot for you. Place your order and explain what you know about the rejection in the “Additional Instructions” box. If we are unable to get the tax ID number for you, we will cheerfully refund your money and explain the reasons and your options.

You, the owner

You discover you don’t have all the information needed—You can make a screenshot of what you’ve entered, obtain the missing information, bookmark, and return here. For the security of your identity, Get-Tax-ID.com cannot save your information.

You don't have a US credit card—We also accept PayPal, although currently only US PayPal accounts are authorized. Click here to sign up for PayPal. You can obtain a prepaid US credit card online.

You have an ITIN rather than a Social Security number—Easy. Enter the ITIN where it asks for a Social Security number.

You do not have an ITIN—ITINs are for foreign citizens. You must obtain the ITIN yourself. There are several ways to do so, described in this helpful link. As soon as you get an ITIN, we can obtain your EIN.

The responsible party is an entity rather than an individual—No problem. That is acceptable to the IRS. Enter the exact legal name of the entity.

The company or organization

Your company has a trade name or DBA (“doing business as”) name—Consistently use a single name with your IRS filings, payments, and returns. It can be the company's trade or DBA name.

You are in the process of registering your new company in your state—Bookmark www.Get-Tax-ID.com and come back when you are registered and certain of the company name. Sometimes a state will not grant the company name you ask for. (Don’t order that big sign either.)

After you get the tax ID number

You change your company’s name—In this situation, there are different requirements for different types of organizations.

You notice a significant typo—The Tax ID Filing Group will help you send a correction at no cost.

How It Works

The short version

• You send in your information through our one-page form. That's all you do.
• We check it, take care of any problems, file an application, get the tax ID number, and email (or fax) it to you in a PDF IRS form, usually within a business day.
• The IRS mails you a confirmation in a couple of weeks.

The long version

Once you send in your information, one of our tax ID specialists thoroughly checks it. No further action is required on your part (unless there is a problem, in which case we will contact you). When the details are finalized, our person acts as your third-party representative and obtains your tax ID number (EIN).

We generate and email you a PDF of an IRS Form SS-4 with all your information and your new tax ID number (or fax it to you if you chose fax).

Depending on what time of day you submit it, you’ll have your tax ID number and SS-4 by about the next business day at the latest.

Please double-check the information for accuracy before you submit it, but if you catch a mistake later on, please call us and we’ll fix it. Even if we have already obtained the EIN, we will try to assist you to fix the problem as best we can, at no cost to you.

The people at Lawyer's Aid Service are dedicated to making the tax ID process easy, simple, and stress-free for you.

FAQ

What is an IRS tax ID number?

You can think of it like a Social Security number for your business. An IRS tax ID number is officially termed an Employer Identification Number, EIN for short. Many people also call it a "Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)," a "Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)," "Federal Taxpayer Identification Number," “federal taxpayer number,” “IRS company tax ID” and “business tax ID.” See "The Basics of EINs."

When and why do I need a tax ID number?

Organizations and businesses need a tax ID when they first are formed. Most business permits, business bank accounts, sales tax accounts, state tax accounts, loans, and business credit applications require one. A sole proprietor (a business owner who is not a registered company) or a simple partnership also usually needs one, and Schedule C of Form 1040 often requires it. To pay payroll tax on employees requires a tax ID. See The Basics of EINs.

Why should I use the Tax ID Filing Group’s services?

People like to use the Tax ID Filing Group of Lawyer’s Aid Service when they don’t have the time or patience to learn the ins and outs of a somewhat complex IRS procedure they likely won’t ever need again. Our mission is to to use our experience to make the tax ID process as easy, fast, and reliable as possible and give you top-notch service.

Are there hidden fees?

No. We hate hidden fees.

Do you obtain ITINs for foreign citizens or state tax IDs?

Sorry, we do not

What payment methods are available?

You can pay with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or PayPal.

What is the Tax ID Filing Group’s relationship to the IRS?

The Tax ID Filing Group is independent of the IRS. It represents you and does so only for the tax ID application.

I’ve heard applications for a tax ID are sometimes rejected. Why is that?

It is happening more frequently since fall 2015. Common reasons:

1. An organization with a similar name exists somewhere else in the US.
2. A person's name is not an exact match with the name on record for the listed IRS Social Security number.
3. The organization already has a tax ID.

There are many other reasons for rejection, such as a disallowed abbreviation in the address or technical problems within the IRS. The Tax ID Filing Group knows the best ways to speedily solve the problems that crop up.

Might I need two tax ID numbers?

Generally not. Each establishment should have only one tax ID, no more. When you buy a business, stop using the old tax ID and get a new one. Consult your tax advisor if you think your organization needs two.

What if I discover I made a significant typo on my application?

The Tax ID Filing Group will help you fix that. It is important that the company name and mailing address be free of typos.

What if something changes later, like my address or the name of the responsible party?

The Tax ID Filing Group can help you update that, but it’s very simple for you to get and file IRS Form 8822-B.

Is my information confidential and secure?

Yes. We do not sell, rent, or give out your information except as required by law. Carefully thought out security measures are in place to keep your data safe. See "Security & Privacy."

The Basics of EINs

The IRS wants to keep track of your new company or organization through a single unique number it assigns. Nearly every kind of employer in the US needs one, too, though most people paying household workers can be exempted.

This unique number, the federal Employer Identification Number (EIN, also called Tax ID Number) is good for the life span of your organization.

Quoting from the Tax-ID-Group FAQ on this page, “When and why do I need a tax ID number?

“Organizations and businesses need a tax ID when they first are formed. Most business permits, business bank accounts, sales tax accounts, state tax accounts, loans, and business credit applications require one. A sole proprietor (a business owner who is not a registered company) or a simple partnership also usually needs one, and Schedule C of Form 1040 often requires it. To pay payroll tax on employees requires a tax ID.”

You need a new tax ID number if you

• form an LLC, corporation, or other business entity

• form a partnership

• buy an LLC or other business entity (Do not use the previous owners’ EIN, to avoid tax liability.)

• have a corporation that turns into a sole proprietorship or partnership

• have a foreign business that starts to operate in the US

• go into bankruptcy

• establish a plan for pension, profit-sharing, or retirement

• become a “subsidiary” of a corporation (a “division” is okay with no separate EIN)

• a partner takes over a partnership and it becomes a sole proprietorship

And oddly, if you’re reporting gambling winnings, you need a tax ID.

You generally don’t need a new tax ID number if you only

• change the name of your business or relocate

• set up a “DBA” (doing-business-as name)

• operate multiple businesses in multiple locations within that business entity

A responsible party is necessary

Usually one person must be listed as the “principal responsible party” for the business, a person who is an owner, CEO, or executor, and so on. That person must have a Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). As of May 13, 2019, only individuals with tax ID numbers may request an EIN as the responsible party on the application. The IRS no longer allows entities to be the responsible party.

By the way, a temporarily appointed person (a nominee) cannot be a responsible party, according to the IRS. If you agree to be a responsible party temporarily for an organization that is not your own, tax liability could result, so that’s inadvisable.

Using an EIN

Use the EIN on all documents you send to the IRS. Don’t use someone else’s tax ID. You wouldn’t want to be considered liable for someone else’s taxes, would you?

About Us in Austin, Texas

The Tax ID Filing Group is a small but seasoned part of an Austin company formed in 1980, Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc., which has about 15 employees. Our building is located at 505 West 15th Street, a few blocks from the Capitol and UT Austin.

We’ve done thousands of tax IDs since 1995, mainly for attorneys, who are quite particular. The main enterprise of Lawyer’s Aid is helping attorneys form businesses and serving as registered agent for businesses.