EIN and federal setup

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EIN and federal setup

An EIN identifies many businesses for federal tax and banking/employer purposes. Formation and tax classification should be kept distinct.

What to do

✓ Determine whether an EIN is required✓ Apply through the IRS✓ Keep the EIN confirmation with entity records✓ Set up federal tax accounts✓ Use the EIN consistently on tax/payroll filings

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